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Side Effects During/After Treatment
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Mild to moderate urinary problems and mild fatigue for 1-2 months; about 1% of patients need catheterization for urinary retention; resume normal activity immediately after treatment
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Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
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Mild urinary and bowel problems and mild fatigue for 2 months; need for catheterization for urinary retention is rare; resume normal activity immediately after treatment
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Calypso-Guided EEBRT/IMRT
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Mild urinary and bowel problems and mild fatigue for 2 months; need for catheterization for urinary retention is rare; resume normal activity immediately after treatment
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Mild pain from catheters; moderate urinary problems and fatigue for 1-2 months; about 3% of patients need catheterization for urinary retention; resume normal activity 1-2 days after leaving the hospital
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Pain at needle insertions; mild to severe urinary symptoms for 1-3 months; brief, mild fatigue; about 8% of patients need catheterization of urinary retention; resume normal activity day after implant
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