Hopper began treatment at the University of Southern California. Like his prognosis, little was said about the course of treatment, except that it was a "special program". Some speculate that it was a clinical trial that the actor was participating in, however it was never confirmed. It would later be revealed in court document that the actor did undergo chemotherapy at some point.
Soon after his prostate cancer diagnosis, Hopper filed for divorce from his wife, Victoria. He cited "irreconcilable differences" among the reasons for the dissolution of the 14 year long marriage. The bitter divorce and custody battle has given insight into Hopper's prognosis as court records show comments made by attorneys in relation to Hopper's deteriorating condition. In March 2009, the actor's attorneys claimed that the Easy Rider star weighed only 100 pounds. Apparently, doctors felt he was too weak to give a deposition in the case.
The media tabloids began speculating that Hopper's cancer was terminal in March, just five months after he announced his diagnosis. Again, court records revealed what many feared -- Hopper's cancer was in fact terminal. His lawyer, Joseph Mannis, declared in a court filing that, "It is doubtful that Mr. Hopper will ever recover sufficiently to be subjected to a deposition."
Hopper is just one of 192,000 men who will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. For more information about prostate cancer, please visit the About Prostate Cancer, an About.com site devoted solely to prostate cancer.
