External-beam radiotherapy is recommended for a 69-year-old man with localized prostate cancer. This therapy has evolved rapidly owing to the development of sophisticated techniques for focusing the radiation beam precisely on its target. Important adverse effects include radiation proctitis, cystitis, urethritis, and erectile dysfunction.
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