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Grade 2 urinary and bowel adverse events.
| Symptoms grade 2 | 38-Gy RBE in 5 fractions, no. (%) |
|---|---|
| Urinary | |
| Pre-RT | 7 (15.21) |
| During tx | 9 (19.6) |
| At 3 mo | 4 (10.0) |
| At 6 mo | 7 (17.5) |
| At 1 y | 7 (22.6) |
| At 2 y | 2 (12.5) |
| Overall | 17 (37.0) |
| EPIC bowel | |
| Pre-RT | 0 (0) |
| During tx | 2 (4.3) |
| At 3 mo | 1 (2.5) |
| At 6 mo | 3 (7.5) |
| At 1 y | 1 (3.2) |
| At 2 y | 1 (6.3) |
| Overall | 6 (13.0) |
Abbreviations: EPIC, Expanded Prostate Index Composite; RBE, relative biologic effectiveness; RT, radiotherapy; tx, treatment.
