Importance of rectal SPACER used in RX?

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dbell

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Posted 5/15/2018 9:30 AM (GMT -5)

OF course my health insurance denied the use of a rectal spacer in conjunction with the marker for pre- RX. We are going forward with the just the "Marker". Should I be concerned?

InTheShop

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Posted 5/15/2018 11:48 AM (GMT -5)

not really. The studies on effectiveness aren't all that encouraging that the spacer is helpful.

You'll be just fine without it.

TA can quote the exact studies and science if you want it.

Andrew

Tall Allen

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Posted 5/15/2018 12:07 PM (GMT -5)

I'm not a fan - it fixes a problem that rarely occurs.

/pcnrv.blogspot.com/2017/01/spaceoar-hydrogel-is-difference.html

dbell

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Posted 5/15/2018 2:26 PM (GMT -5)

Thanks guys......can always count on Andrew and TA for help here!

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