Prostate cancer radiotherapy with protons versus photons
Part of Cancer, Injuries & trauma, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of radiation—protons versus photons—for high-risk localized prostate cancer. It aims to see which option works well while causing fewer problems for nearby organs.
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Who can take part
- You have prostate cancer that is localized or locally advanced (not spread to distant organs).
- Your cancer is adenocarcinoma (and if mixed types are present, adenocarcinoma must be over 50%).
- Your treatment plan includes treating nearby lymph nodes with radiation.
- Your PSA blood test is under 100 ng/mL.
- You have not had any prior treatment for prostate cancer.
- You can safely have this type of radiation (no certain metal implants; no major pelvic/abdominal/rectal surgery, and no inflammatory bowel disease).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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