Advanced Skills in Modern Radiotherapy 2018

Prostate patients

Lips et al. Ijrobp 2011 • 739 patients without diet, 205 patients with diet • Diet instructions on leaflet • No reduction of intrafraction movement

McNair et al. 2011 • 22 patients using questionaires

• Rectal filling consistency not improved • Diet + fixed treatment times, no laxatives

Conclusion: • Drinking and dietery protocol are needed for clear patient communication BUT • Won’t solve the whole problem of intra/interfraction motion (additional tools are needed)

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