Urologic oncology
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We previously published research on 4- and 8-year follow-ups of patient-reported sexual function after conventional external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) for localized prostate cancer (LPC) compared with age-matched controls. The current study is a prolonged 15-year follow-up with the same cohorts. ⋯ The sexual activity 15 years after EBRT for LPC was very low, as was the probability of achieving an erection. Patients with a progressive disease and treated with hormones reported worse sexual and erectile function. The LPC free men showed higher sexual activity, lower sexual bother, and better erectile function than the patients.