Rectal Spacers

Radiation therapy is a highly effective treatment for prostate cancer. Navigating potential side effects, particularly radiation effects on the rectum, is a key challenge when making a decision. Fortunately, a new technology helps reduce the short- and long-term risks associated with treatment...

* Shawn H. Zimberg, MD, National Director of Radiation Oncology Services at Solaris Health, in the news release.1 “Seeing these benefits persist for 4 years speaks to the durability of protection that the BioProtect Balloon Spacer provides in real-world treatment settings." Key Takeaways...

Chapters 1:03 What does a spacer do during radiation treatment? 3:05 What is a rectal burn, and is there any treatment for one? 5:06 How should patients approach their doctors about the risk of burns? 7:42 How do the injectable spacers work? 11:04 Where is the spacer injection given, and how...