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CTCAE version 4 urinary toxicity rates at different time points
| Grade ≥2 toxicity | At 1 mo (%) | At 3 mo (%) | At 6 mo (%) | At 12 mo (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dysuria | ||||
| LDR | 12.5 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 |
| HDR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Increased frequency | ||||
| LDR | 25 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| HDR | 13.3 | 7.7 | 0 | 0 |
| Urgency | ||||
| LDR | 0 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 |
| HDR | 0 | 0 | 6.7 | 0 |
| Urinary obstruction | ||||
| LDR | 18.8 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 |
| HDR | 13.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Abbreviations: CTCAE = Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events; HDRB = high-dose rate brachytherapy; LDRB = low dose-rate brachytherapy.
