The study is to examine a moderate hypofractionation regimen of proton beam therapy for high risk or unfavorable intermediate risk prostate cancer. The prostate and seminal vesicles are treated with 6750 centigray (RBE) in 25 fractions (i.e. 270 centigray/fraction), while the regional pelvic nodes receive 4500 centigray (RBE) in 25 fractions (i.e. 180 centigray/fraction) simultaneously. The overall treatment time is 5 weeks.
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Late Grade ≥ 3 Gastrointestinal (GI) and Genitourinary (GU) Toxicity of Interest, Using the CTCAE v4.0
Timeframe: Between 3 months and 24 months post proton beam therapy