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How Important Is Having A Full Bladder During Radiation Treatment?
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Jeff, @sriddle1 asked about gel spacer - do you know anything about gel spacer insertion for patients that have salvage radiation ?
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I have not heard of it being used for salvage radiation but here is an answer for you, it seems to make sense.
Using a gel spacer (like SpaceOAR) during salvage radiation after a prostatectomy is highly beneficial for reducing rectal radiation exposure and minimizing side effects. It creates a temporary, absorbable barrier between the prostate bed and the rectum, significantly lowering the risk of rectal injury, bleeding, and long-term bowel dysfunction.