Proton beam radiation aims to tame prostate cancer with fewer side effects
NCT ID NCT04842890
First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a precise type of proton radiation for men with low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer. The goal is to see if this approach causes fewer urinary and bowel side effects compared to standard X-ray radiation. Sixty-one men will receive five treatments over two weeks and be followed for two years to monitor side effects and cancer control.
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The New York Proton Center
New York, New York, 10035, United States
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