title: In reply to Alber and Söhn.
authors: Center for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health, INSERM 1018 Radiation Epidemiology Group, Villejuif, France.
authors: Mohamed Amine
authors: MA
authors: Benadjaoud
authors: Center for Research in Epidemiology and Population Health, INSERM 1018 Radiation Epidemiology Group, Villejuif, France.
authors: Florent
authors: F
authors: de Vathaire
authors: Department of Radiation Oncology, Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France.
authors: Pierre
authors: P
authors: Blanchard
authors: Institut de Mathématiques de Bourgogne, Université de Bourgogne, Dijon, France.
authors: Hervé
authors: H
authors: Cardot
mesh_terms: D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D020266:Radiotherapy, Conformal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012007:Rectum / Q000528:radiation effects*