Radiotherapy of carcinoma of the prostate

In the years 1963 to 1971, 58 patients with adenocarcinoma of the prostate were irradiated to control the disease locally. Complete regression of the tumour occured in 38 patients (66%). A definite response to radiotherapy does not seem to be related to the degree of histological differentiation. The 5-year survival rate for the entire material was 33% and for the T3NxMo group 44%.