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Does radiation therapy for prostate cancer cause erectile dysfunction?

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Does radiation therapy for prostate cancer cause erectile dysfunction?

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Yes, radiation for prostate cancer can cause erectile dysfunction (ED) for various reasons. Learn more from Sangtae Park, MD, about radiation for prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction.

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