Umbehr M et al. - In a proposed study to assess how quality of life is affected depending on treatment modality as well as development of prognostic biomarkers to indicate future course of the illness, this study will provide answers to pertinent questions concerning prognosis and outcomes of men with localised prostate cancer Methods
The trial will include pts with newly diagnosed localized prostate cancer independent of treatment finally chosen
Clinical data will be acquired including quality of life and lifestyle, prostate tissue specimen as well as further biological samples before, during and after treatment for setup of a bio-bank
Assessment of these data and samples in the follow up will be done during routine controls
Influence of treatment on morbidity and mortality, including changes in quality of life, will be identified and an evaluation of biomarkers will be performed
A bio-bank containing blood and urine samples will be set up providing research of various natures around prostate cancer in the future
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