28
Participants
Start Date
January 31, 2001
Primary Completion Date
May 31, 2011
Study Completion Date
May 31, 2011
Docetaxel
Given by an IV infusion over 1 hour on day 2 of a three-week cycle
Dexamethasone
Orally 12 hours and 1 hour before docetaxel and again 12 hours after docetaxel
Estramustine
Taken orally three times a day for 5 days for the first part of every three week cycle
Zoladex
Given subcutaneously for 4 doses every three months
Casodex
Taken orally once a day for 6 months
Radical Prostatectomy
after the chemo and hormonal therapy all patients have a radiacal prostatectomy
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
FED
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
OTHER