Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) is a hormonal treatment that reduces testosterone levels in the body. This therapy is used to slow down or stop the growth of prostate cancer cells, as these cells typically need testosterone to grow. The treatment works by either blocking the body’s ability to produce testosterone or preventing testosterone from affecting cancer cells.

Salvage Radiotherapy is a treatment that uses high-energy radiation beams to target and destroy cancer cells. It is called “salvage” therapy because it is used after initial prostate cancer treatment (in this case, prostatectomy) when there are signs that the cancer might be returning. The radiation is precisely directed at the area where the prostate used to be and any surrounding areas where cancer cells might be present.

Prostate Cancer – A disease that develops in the prostate gland, which is part of the male reproductive system. It typically begins when prostate cells start to grow uncontrollably and form tumors. The condition usually develops slowly over many years, starting in the outer parts of the prostate and gradually spreading within the gland. As the disease progresses, cancer cells can spread to nearby tissues and potentially to other parts of the body. This type of cancer is most common in older men, with the risk increasing with age. The condition often develops without noticeable early symptoms, though it may eventually affect urinary function.