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Table 4 Erectile function

From: Helical intensity-modulated Radiotherapy of the Pelvic Lymph Nodes with Integrated Boost to the Prostate Bed - Initial Results of the PLATIN 3 Trial

Erectile function

Grade 0

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Before AT

2.6%

7.7%

5.1%

84.6%

After 2 months of AT

-

2.6 %

5.1%

92.3%

End of RT

2.6%

2.6%

12.8%

82.1%

13 weeks

2.6%

7.9%

10.5%

78.9%

6 months

2.7%

5.4%

8.1%

83.8%

12 months

2.8%

2.8%

8.3%

86.1%

18 months

-

-

9.7%

90.3%

24 months

-

-

4.8%

95.2%

  1. Erectile function: CTC AE grade 1 = erectile dysfunction; grade 2 = decrease in erectile function (frequency/rigidity of erections) but erectile aids not indicated; grade 2 = decrease in erectile function, but erectile aids not helpful.