Predictive factors of rectal hemorrhage in patients with localized prostate cancer who underwent low-dose-rate brachytherapy

ConclusionsMaximal reduction of the rectal dose seems very important to prevent serious rectal hemorrhage. In addition, we should consider the risk of rectal toxicities in patients with abnormalities in the rectal mucosa, especially hemorrhoids.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research