Rectal Spacers: Revolutionizing Prostate Cancer Treatment

Experts on prostate cancer discuss the risks, complications, and safety considerations for patients with prostate cancer who are considering radiation therapy.

Urologists offer their perspectives on toxicity seen in patients with prostate cancer who are undergoing radiation treatment.

Prostate cancer specialists provide insights on stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and hypofractionation and their relationship to optimal rectal spacing.

Experts on prostate cancer outline the best candidates for rectal spacing and outline factors that influence rectal spacer placement.

Comprehensive insights on the utilization of rectal spacers with proton beam radiation and brachytherapy in prostate cancer.

Specialists in the field of prostate cancer discuss their approaches for discussing rectal spacing with patients.

Clinical insights on challenges and complications of rectal spacing encountered in the treatment of patients with prostate cancer.

Following a review of rectal spacer options, Varun Sundaram, MD, offers clinical perspectives on hyaluronic acid spacers for patients with prostate cancer undergoing radiation.

Rizwan Nurani, MD, an expert on prostate cancer, describes the role of balloon spacers in the treatment space.

Jeffrey T. Schiff, MD, MPH, describes PEG hydrogel spacers and discusses their role in treating patients with prostate cancer undergoing radiation therapy.

The expert panel outlines visibility considerations with the 3 rectal spacer options when treating patients with prostate cancer with radiation therapy.

Prostate cancer specialists outline the pros and cons of the rectal spacer options for patients with prostate cancer and discuss factors that influence spacer choice.

A detailed overview of clinical trials and ongoing research in prostate cancer investigating rectal spacers.

Urologists and radiation oncologists discuss the multidisciplinary approach to treating patients with prostate cancer and how they address treatment complications.

The panel provides clinical insights on the placement of rectal spacers, the management of toxicities, and the counseling of patients with prostate cancer following rectal spacer placement.

A group of urologists and radiation oncologists detail how they were trained on the utilization of rectal spacers and offer practical advice for other clinicians treating patients with prostate cancer.

The expert panel concludes their discussion with a look toward the future of prostate cancer treatment and the evolving role of rectal spacers.