Toremifene Followed by Radical Prostatectomy in Treating Patients With Stage I or Stage II Prostate Cancer

Summary

RATIONALE: Androgens can stimulate the growth of prostate cancer cells. Hormone therapy using toremifene may fight prostate cancer by reducing the production of androgens. PURPOSE: Randomized phase II trial to study the effectiveness of toremifene followed by radical prostatectomy in treating patients who have stage I or stage II prostate cancer.

Timeline

Start

2001-04

Primary completion

2005-01

Completion

2009-06

Drugs

Indications