Table 8: EBRT-Adverse event pattern (6-month morbidity).

Variable*

Cases (n)

Percentage (%)

249 patients (study arm EBRT)

 

100.0

Asymptomatic events

122

49.0

Symptomatic events

127

51.0

Fatigue, temporary depressive episode

20

8.0

Radiogenic temporary cystitis          Grade I**

118

47.4

Radiogenic temporary proctitis        Grade I**

21

8.4

Urethral stricture                  Grade IV**

11

4.4

Bladder outlet obstruction                 Grade IV**

6

2.4

All

176

 

*Multiple entries included, **RTOG / EORTC Radiation Toxicity Grading Scale, Grad IV modify.