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Rectal Separation for Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy: Clinical Data on SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue

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Daniel Allan Hamstra, MD, PhD, FASTRO, FASCO

The SpaceOAR rectal spacer phase 3 trial showed reduced toxicity and improved quality of life, leading to FDA approval, but device-related side effects have emerged with broader clinical use.

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