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

摘要

BackgroundThe 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 RT has not been adequately documented and reported in the past.