Flavopiridol in Treating Patients With Recurrent Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Prostate Cancer focused on measuring adenocarcinoma of the prostate, stage IV prostate cancer
Eligibility Criteria
PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Performance Status: ECOG 0-2 Life Expectancy: At least 3 months WBC at least 3,000/mm3 Absolute neutrophil count at least 1,200/mm3 Platelet count at least 100,000/mm3 Hemoglobin at least 8 g/dL Bilirubin no greater than 1.5 mg/dL SGOT no greater than 2.5 times normal Creatinine no greater than 1.5 mg/dL Prostate-specific antigen at least 10 ng/mL (if bone only disease) No prior or concurrent maligancies within 5 years, except nonmelanoma skin cancer No serious medical illness No cord compression symptoms PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY: No prior chemotherapy No prior suramin therapy Prior or concurrent use of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone allowed (no other concurrent hormonal therapy) No prior anti-androgen therapy within 4 weeks of study At least 4 weeks since prior radiotherapy No prior strontium therapy
Sites / Locations
- Beckman Research Institute, City of Hope
- University of California Davis Cancer Center
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Arm I
Patients receive intravenous flavopiridol over 72 hours every 2 weeks for at least 4 courses. After 2 courses of treatment, patients not experiencing unacceptable toxic effects may receive a dose escalation.