Long-Term Outcomes of Alternative Brachytherapy Techniques for Early Prostate Cancer
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Prostate Cancer, Cancer |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | March 2002 |
| End Date: | March 2011 |
| Contact: | James Talcott, MD, SM |
| Email: | jtalcott@partners.org |
| Phone: | 617-724-5451 |
The purpose of this research study is to assess outcomes of treatment for early prostate
cancer. Current treatments for early (non-metastatic) cancer may cause long-term impairments
in the patients quality of life. In this study we will compare the outcomes of patients
treated with two alternative brachytherapy (seed implants) techniques using a series of
questionnaires.
cancer. Current treatments for early (non-metastatic) cancer may cause long-term impairments
in the patients quality of life. In this study we will compare the outcomes of patients
treated with two alternative brachytherapy (seed implants) techniques using a series of
questionnaires.
Participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire about their health prior to
treatment, at 1, 3 and 12 months after treatment and then once a year 4 more times.
treatment, at 1, 3 and 12 months after treatment and then once a year 4 more times.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Pathological diagnosis of an adenocarcinoma of the prostate
- 18 years of age or older
- Prior choice of either standard brachytherapy or MRIGPB as primary treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
- Prior primary therapy (surgery or external beam radiation) for prostate cancer
- Current hormone ablation therapy
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