title: Radiotherapy for prostate cancer and sexual functioning.
abstract: The incidence of erectile dysfunction after radiotherapy for prostate cancer is high. A multifactorial aetiology has to be considered, taking into account pretreatment erectile function. Patients need to be informed about effective treatments such as sildenafil and intracavernosal injections.
authors.affiliation: Radiation Oncologist, Erasmus MC-Daniel den Hoed Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: Luca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Incrocci
mesh_terms: D003376:Counseling; D007172:Erectile Dysfunction / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects