Béland G, Elhilali M, Fradet Y, Laroche B, Ramsey E W, Trachtenberg J, Venner P M
Service of Urology, Notre-Dame Hospital, University of Montreal, Québec, Canada.
Am J Clin Oncol. 1988;11 Suppl 2:S187-90. doi: 10.1097/00000421-198801102-00043.
This randomized, double-blind study comparing orchiectomy plus placebo to orchiectomy plus a nonsteroid antiandrogen (Anandron) shows that total androgen blockade for metastatic cancer of the prostate provides a significantly better early objective response when compared to castration alone. This response, however, is less apparent at 18 months. The study also suggests a longer survival for the patients with total androgen blockade.