During 3D-conformal external beam radiation therapy treatments for prostate cancer, the prostate gland moves. The purpose of this study is to determine whether the placement of a prostate immobilization device into the rectum during radiation treatments will decrease the risk of rectal bleeding that is sometimes seen as a late effect from radiation.
Age range
31 Years – 80 Years
Sex
MALE
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Rectal toxicity at six month intervals
Timeframe: 2 years