Self-assessed bowel toxicity after external beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer - predictive factors on irritative symptoms, incontinence and rectal bleeding

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of the study was to evaluate self-assessed bowel toxicity after radiotherapy (RT) for prostate cancer. In contrast to rectal bleeding, information concerning irritative symptoms (rectal urgency, pain) and incontinence after R...

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Main Authors: Klotz Jens, Nussen Sandra, Fischedick Karin, Piroth Marc D, Pinkawa Michael, Holy Richard, Eble Michael J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/4/1/36