1. This study will assess the efficacy of 72 Gy in 30 fractions HIMRT (85 Gy BED assuming an a¤b of 1.5) relative to 75.6 Gy in 42 fractions CIMRT. The main end point will be the incidence of a rising PSA. Information on local control, freedom from distant metastasis and overall survival will also be acquired.
2. To establish local failure by biopsy of the prostate when objective tests (PSA, ultrasound, DRE) suggest relapse.
3. To determine the rates of late side effects at 2, 3, 4 and 5 years post-treatment using questionnaires to assess bladder, rectal, and sexual function.
4. To obtain the pretreatment prostate biopsy material to assess prospectively the predictive value of various potential prognostic factors, such as, p53, bcl-2, bax and Ki-67.
5. To assess the prognostic value of pretreatment serum testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin, and estradiol. |