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Fig. 2 | Radiation Oncology

Fig. 2

From: Early toxicity and patient reported quality-of-life in patients receiving proton therapy for localized prostate cancer: a single institutional review of prospectively recorded outcomes

Fig. 2

Cumulative actuarial rates for late grade 2+ toxicity (> 90 days post-treatment). Grade 3 toxicity was seen in 5/192 patients, there were no grade 4/5 toxicity. Grade 2 bowel toxicity was mostly transient rectal bleeding managed by enemas/suppositories or laser coagulation. Grade 2 GU toxicity mostly consisted of urinary symptoms managed by α1 adrenoceptor blockers. Grade 2 erectile dysfunction was defined as requiring medications for erectile function. Grade 2 hip pain was pain requiring anti-inflammatory medications

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