Early Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy Predict Long-Term Complications

New Meta-Analysis Highlights Link Between Acute and Late Toxicities in Prostate RT

Feb 19, 2025

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Topline:

Patients who experienced acute genitourinary and gastrointestinal toxicities following prostate cancer radiotherapy (RT) were significantly more likely to develop late toxicities and suffer long-term declines in urinary and bowel quality of life (QoL), according to a recent meta-analysis of six randomized trials.

Study Details:

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