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Available Rectal Spacer Options for Patients With Prostate Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy

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Daniel Allan Hamstra, MD, PhD, FASTRO, FASCO

Dr Hamstra describes the three FDA-approved rectal spacers SpaceOAR, Barrigel, and BioProtect, noting differences in placement technique, advantages, potential risks, and the need for long-term clinical data on patient outcomes.

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