The Journal of Urology
Volume 177, Issue 1 , Pages 128-130 , January 2007

Penile Length Changes in Men Treated With Androgen Suppression Plus Radiation Therapy for Local or Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer

Received 1 January 2006

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 Nothing to disclose.Editor’s Note: This article is the first of 5 published in this issue for which category 1 CME credits can be earned. Instructions for obtaining credits are given with the questions on pages 410 and 411.

PII: S0022-5347(06)02146-X

doi: 10.1016/j.juro.2006.08.113

The Journal of Urology
Volume 177, Issue 1 , Pages 128-130 , January 2007

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