Improving Patient Preparation for Prostate Radiotherapy Simulation and Treatment- Is There Anything That Can Be Done?

The requirement for patients undergoing prostate radiotherapy to meet particular standards in bladder and bowel preparation for simulation and daily treatments can be challenging to patients and treatment units, and this has become even more significant with the use of reduced margins and hypofractionated regimes. While there may be slightly more flexibility in these parameters for daily treatment, it is crucial that the standards are met for treatment planning purposes and patients are required to prepare for simulation by achieving an empty rectum and a comfortably full bladder.

Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - August 31, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Shannah Murland, Pamela Paterson, Winston Poon, Sonnia Valiquette-Fleury, Michael Piva Source Type: research