This study is being done to test the safety of a single high-dose of radiation therapy before radical prostatectomy (removal of the prostate). The investigators want to find out what effects, good and/or bad, the radiation will have on men undergoing prostatectomy. The investigators are especially interested in men who are at risk for having cancer cells that have spread outside the prostate.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
A baseline DCE-MRI will be obtained prior to the day of radiotherapy treatment. Immediately following the delivery of radiotherapy another DCE-MRI will be performed to assess for perfusion changes in the prostate resulting from irradiation. RP will be completed within 6 weeks (+ 2 weeks) of radiation and the RP specimen will be assessed for radiation treatment effect and other pathologic parameters (including surgical margin status) by a dedicated genitourinary pathologist. Following RP, participants will follow-up with their surgeon every 3 months for one year, with visits alternating between the urologist and the radiation oncologist. After the first year follow-up will occur at 6 month intervals until the patient is 3 years out from surgery.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, United States
To assess the feasibility and safety of single-fraction image-guided intensity modulated radiotherapy (IG-IMRT).
Given prior to radical prostatectomy (RP) in men at high risk for extraprostatic cancer.
Time frame: 1 year
To analyze the changes in prostate perfusion induced by single-fraction IG-IMRT.
via dynamic contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI)
Time frame: 1 before radiation simulation, 1 after radiation treatment
To assess the long-term toxicity of intensity modulated radiotherapy (IG-IMRT)
Given prior to radical prostatectomy (RP) with respect to urinary function, erectile function, and bowel function.
Time frame: weeks 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36 months after RP
To assess the effect of IG-IMRT on the anticipated positive margin rate at the time of RP.
Time frame: 1 year
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