Hormone Therapy and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Prostate Cancer
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
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Summary
RATIONALE: Hormones can stimulate the growth of prostate cancer cells. Hormone therapy may
fight prostate cancer by reducing the production of androgens. Radiation therapy uses
high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. It is not yet known which regimen of hormone
therapy and radiation therapy is more effective for prostate cancer.
PURPOSE: Randomized phase III trial to compare the effectiveness of two different regimens of
hormone therapy and radiation therapy in treating patients who have prostate cancer.