Ejaculatory function after radiotherapy for prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Umar GhaffarBehzad AbbasiKevin D LiNikit VenishettyNizar HakamAdrian M FernandezRobert PearceHiren V PatelMarvin N CarlisleBenjamin N Breyer

Published in: Prostate cancer and prostatic diseases (2024)

Patients receiving radiation treatment may experience significant changes in their ejaculation, such as the absence of ejaculation, reduced EV, and EjD. It is important to counsel them about these potential side effects.

Keyphrases

prostate cancer
early stage
radical prostatectomy
radiation therapy
locally advanced
squamous cell carcinoma
combination therapy
risk assessment
smoking cessation