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Interestingly, I was not required to empty my bowels for my 20 rounds of radiation therapy to the prostate in 2022 (60 gy total), just to arrive with a full bladder. I still ate lightly before appointments, though.

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@northoftheborder My oncologist appears to be unconcerned with possible bowel problems EXCEPT for constipation which would likely interfere with placement of the spacer balloon.