Proton vs standard radiation: which better stops prostate cancer return?

NCT ID NCT00969111

Summary

This study compares two types of radiation therapy (proton and conventional) given after prostate removal surgery. It aims to see which approach better prevents cancer from returning while measuring side effects and quality of life. The research involves 70 men whose prostate cancer was surgically removed but who are at risk of recurrence.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Inova Schar Cancer Institute

    RECRUITING

    Fairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States

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  • Northwestern Medicine Chicago Proton Center

    RECRUITING

    Warrenville, Illinois, 60555, United States

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  • Proton Center of Arkansas

    RECRUITING

    Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States

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  • University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute

    RECRUITING

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32206, United States

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