Safety and Effectiveness Study of Docetaxel and ZD1839 Followed by Removal of the Prostate to Treat Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Prostate Cancer focused on measuring High risk, adenocarcinoma, prostate cancer, neoadjuvant
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: prostate carcinoma: clinical stage T2b-3 or serum PSA>20 ng/ml or Gleason sum score 8-10. clinical T2 patients are eligible if endorectal coil MRI shows T3 disease, or Gleason 4+3 cancer in 5 or more biopsies (minimum of 10 biopsies total required) ECOG performance status of 0, 1 or 2 adequate hematological, liver and renal function existing peripheral neuropathy < grade 1 ability to tolerate oral medications. Exclusion Criteria: Concurrent or prior treatment with radiation, cytotoxic, biologic therapy for prostate cancer any major surgery within four weeks prior hormonal therapy (except finasteride for obstructive voiding symptoms- -evidence of metastatic disease, confirmed by physical examination, computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis within 45 days and by bone scan within 60 days of signing informed consent
Sites / Locations
- Virginia Mason Medical Center