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| Characteristic | |
|---|---|
| Time on study; mean (median) | 69 (61) days |
| Mean age (range) | 72.5 (60–83) |
| Mean pretreatment PSA (range) | 451 (56–3302) ng ml−1 |
| Gleason score for histology (range) | 8.4 (7–10) |
| Local stage (T3/T4) | 7/6 |
| Bony metastases present | 9 (69%) |
| Concurrent LHRH analogue therapy | 8 (61%) |
| Previous bilateral subcapsular orchidectomy | 5 (38%) |
