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| Characteristic | |
|---|---|
| Mean age (range) | 71.1 (60–83) years |
| Mean pretreatment PSA (range) | 305 (14–3302) ng ml−1 |
| Gleason score for histology (range) | 7.9 (6–10) |
| Local stage (T3/T4) | 12/8 |
| Bony metastases present | 13 (65%) |
| Concurrent LHRH analogue therapy | 14 (70%) |
| Previous bilateral subcapsular orchidectomy | 6 (30%) |
