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Recommendations for the Use of Rectal Spacers in Clinical Practice for Patients With Prostate Cancer
Dr Hamstra recommends rectal spacers in certain prostate cancer patients to reduce rectal toxicity, allow dose escalation, and preserve sexual function, but advises judicious use due to potential complications and lack of long-term quality of life data with newer spacers.
EP: 1.The Role of Rectal Spacers in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
EP: 2.Common Adverse Effects in Patients With Prostate Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy
EP: 3.Available Rectal Spacer Options for Patients With Prostate Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy
EP: 4.Rectal Separation for Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy: Clinical Data on SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue
EP: 5.Rectal Separation for Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy: Clinical Data on Barrigel and BioProtect
EP: 6.Impact of Rectal Spacers on Sexual Quality-of-Life After Radiotherapy in Patients With Prostate Cancer
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EP: 8.Ongoing Studies Investigating Rectal Spacer Benefits in Patients With Prostate Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy
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