A Phase III Randomized Trial Comparing Androgen Deprivation Therapy + TAK-700 With Androgen Deprivation Therapy + Bicalutamide in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Sensitive Prostate Cancer
Phase: PHASE3
Conditions: Prostate Cancer
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network

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