Finasteride in Treating Patients With Stage II Prostate Cancer Who Are Undergoing Surgery

Summary

This randomized phase II trial studies how well finasteride works in treating patients with stage II prostate cancer who are undergoing surgery. Testosterone can cause the growth of prostate cancer cells. Hormone therapy using finasteride may fight prostate cancer by lowering the amount of testosterone the body makes. Giving finasteride before surgery may make the tumor smaller and reduce the amount of normal tissue that needs to be removed.

Timeline

Start

2007-02

Primary completion

2012-04

Completion

2012-04

Drugs

Indications