New prostate cancer treatment may be ‘on the horizon’, say scientists

In the trial, 24% of patients showed evidence of their tumours responding to treatment. Photograph: David Davies/PA

Scientists say a new way to treat prostate cancer may be on the horizon after finding it is possible to reverse its resistance to therapy.

More than a million men worldwide are diagnosed with the disease each year. The chances of survival are generally good, particularly if it is diagnosed early. Many can live for decades without symptoms or needing treatment.