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Helpful information about rectal spacers for prostate cancer radiation

Posted by callibaetis @callibaetis, Jan 1 10:13am

For those contemplating the use of a rectal spacer prior to radiation treatment, or...just looking for info about the procedure and the available spacer devices, here is an informative link to a presentation that was recently posted on Grand Rounds in Urology.

And...Happy New Year!

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brianjarvis | @brianjarvis | Jan 1 11:16am

Thanks!

I had the iodinized version of SpaceOAR - called SpaceOAR Vue - injected (in April 2021) in preparation for my 28 proton radiation treatments.

SpaceOAR Vue contains approximately 1% iodine bound to the hydrogel to be more visible under CT scan.

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jime51 | @jime51 | Jan 2 10:25am

I had SpaceOar but my treatments were delayed a few weeks, and the barrier gel may have begun dissolving prior to treatments ending. Technicians didn’t mention any issues, but diarrhea that started during pelvic radiation has continued 8 months later, and I may be experiencing radiation proctitis. A gastroenterologist is working with me. That said, be careful with scheduling.

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