Prostate cancer: 7. Radiation therapy for localized disease
| Table 3: Symptoms of acute complications of radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer |
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Common Fatigue Frequency, urgency, dysuria, nocturia Rectal tenesmus, mucous discharge and frequent, pellet-like stools Diarrhea |
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Uncommon Urinary retention due to prostatic edema (usually an exacerbation of pre-existing bladder outlet obstruction) Rectal bleeding |
