CPB Ljubljana 2018 course book

Toxicity of HDR BT in prostate cancer

Acute

Late

• Urinary ➢

• Urinary ➢

Stricture: 6-8%

Frequency urgency dysuria

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Incontinence: 1-2%

increases to week 4-6 resolves by week 12-16

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Retention: rare

• Rectal ➢

• Rectal ➢

Rectal bleeding: 2%

Frequency and urgency rare

• Erectile function ➢

• Erectile function ➢

Retained in 60-70%

Little data in acute period