Has anyone heard of a rectal spacer for prostate radiation therapy?
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2 days agoHas anybody been told about a Rectal Spacer when having radiation therapy. Sits between prostate and rectum to help keep radiation from getting to your rectum during treatment. Helps prevent damage down the road to rectum which is the most likely to have side effect down the road. I have never been told about this.
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2 days agoRectal spacers are indeed used in some prostate radiation treatments to help protect the rectum from radiation exposure. It's completely understandable to have questions about treatment options that weren't discussed with you, and many patients find themselves learning about different approaches through community discussions like this. Consider bringing this up with your radiation oncologist to discuss whether it might be appropriate for your specific treatment plan and circumstances.
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2 days agoHi Matt, I had them put in when I had my radiation treatment. I’m finished my treatments now and everything‘s fine no side effects
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a day agoJames did you still have your prostate or had it been removed, thanks
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