What instructions do you give patients to optimize bladder filling and rectal emptying for GU and GYN simulation and treatment?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
For prostate cancer treatment with external beam, IGRT is standard, so pretreatment localization of the target takes place. Because of IGRT, I don't recommend rectal filling/emptying instructions. To reduce bladder exposure, simulation and treatment with a "comfortably full bladder" is r...