Newer types of hormone therapy include:
- Abiraterone acetate (Zytiga): This pill stops prostate cancer cells (and other cells) from making androgens. It's approved for men with advanced prostate cancer who have tried other hormone therapies.
- Enzalutamide (Xtandi): It's a pill that blocks cells from receiving androgens. It's approved for men with advanced prostate cancer who have tried other hormone therapies.