Purpose/Objectives Radiation-induced erectile-dysfunction (RiED) is one of the most
common side effects of radiation therapy (RT) and significantly reduces the quality of life …

Background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is common following radiation therapy (RT) for
prostate cancer. Although the cause of RT-induced ED is unknown, damage to both the …

Purpose/Objectives Erectile dysfunction is common after radiation therapy for prostate
cancer; yet, the etiopathology of radiation-induced erectile dysfunction (RI-ED) remains …

Introduction The mechanisms of radiation‐induced erectile dysfunction (ED) are unclear, as
clinical studies are limited, and previous animal models were based on wide‐field …

Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers and the second leading cause of
cancer-related deaths in men in the United States. A large number of patients undergo …

Introduction Chronic oxidative stress is one of the major factors playing an important role in
radiation-induced normal tissue injury. However, the role of oxidative stress in radiation …

Abstract Objectives Prostate cancer (PCa) treatment with radiation therapy (RT) has an
excellent cure rate. However, Radiation-induced Erectile Dysfunction (RiED) is a common …

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common sequela after external beam radiotherapy and
brachytherapy for prostate cancer. There are several structures in the vicinity of the prostate …

Objective To investigate the early and delayed effects of cavernous nerve electrocautery
injury (CNEI) in a rat model, with the expectation that this model could be used to test …

Introduction External beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer leads to erectile dysfunction in
36%–43% of patients. The underlying mechanism is largely unknown, although some …