Randomized trial comparing iridium implant plus external-beam radiation therapy with external-beam radiation therapy alone in node-negative locally advanced cancer of the prostate.

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Published in J Clin Oncol on February 20, 2005

Authors

Jinka R Sathya1, Ian R Davis, Jim A Julian, Qing Guo, Dean Daya, Ian S Dayes, Himu R Lukka, Mark Levine

Author Affiliations

1: McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Jinka.Sathya@hrcc.on.ca

Associated clinical trials:

Docetaxel, Androgen Deprivation and Proton Therapy for High Risk Prostate Cancer (PR05) | NCT01040624

Radical Radiotherapy by External Beam Radiation Versus Radical Radiotherapy With Temporary Iridium Implant Plus External Beam Radiation in Carcinoma of the Prostate | NCT00548600

Comparative Study of Radiotherapy Treatments to Treat High Risk Prostate Cancer Patients | NCT02303327

Hypofractionated Proton Radiation Therapy for Low and Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer (PR07) | NCT01368055

Postoperative or Salvage Radiotherapy (RT) for Node Negative Prostate Cancer Following Radical Prostatectomy (PR06) | NCT00969111

Proton Therapy for Low and Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer (PR04) | NCT00693238

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