Recommendations for the Use of Rectal Spacers in Clinical Practice for Patients With Prostate Cancer

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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.

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