Ongoing Studies Investigating Rectal Spacer Benefits in Patients With Prostate Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy

Dr Daniel Allan Hamstra highlights ongoing and planned trials investigating rectal spacers in patients with prostate cancer undergoing radiation therapy that he hopes will provide more data on toxicity reduction and preservation of sexual function.

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

EP: 7.Recommendations for the Use of Rectal Spacers in Clinical Practice for 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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