New combo therapy aims to tame aggressive prostate cancer

NCT ID NCT03663218

First seen Mar 19, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looks at giving a short, precise course of radiation before surgery to remove the prostate in men with high-risk prostate cancer. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and helps control the disease better. Sixteen men with aggressive prostate cancer (Gleason score 8 or higher) are participating. The main focus is on side effects and how well they recover after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Weill Cornell Medicine

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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