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Radiation Oncology • Genitourinary Cancers
Do you advise Kegels/pelvic floor physical therapy to minimize urinary incontinence when irradiating the prostatic fossa?
If so, for how long afterwards do you think the patient needs to continue the exercises?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
I have not recommended Kegels/pelvic floor PT in asymptomatic patients, but if patients are symptomatic either before, during, or after RT, I will make this recommendation. My preference is to refer the patient to a Physical Therapist or pelvic rehab team with special expertise in this field, but if...
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