Rad Chat | Boston Scientific Series #3: Sam Worster - Trainee Consultant Therapeutic Radiographer

November 6, 2024 • 14 Minutes

Boston Scientific Series #3: Sam Worster - Trainee Consultant Therapeutic Radiographer

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Sam Worster as part of our paid series with Boston Scientific where Sam talks about his career, the role of therapeutic radiographers in spacer insertion and experience of SpaceOAR™.

To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points:

1) reflect on Sam’s training to become a consultant therapeutic radiographer.

2) consider the advantages and disadvantages of therapeutic radiographers being involved in spacer insertions.

3) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WblIxPtVQ2M&t=1s.

4) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel Procedural Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRzGb0bJwDk.

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Links from podcast:

Boston Scientific website: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/home.html

Boston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/products/hydrogel-spacers/spaceoar-hydrogel.html

Boston Scientific SpaceOAR Hydrogel Spacer for Reducing Radiation Toxicity During Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer. A Systematic Review: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-mh/resources/spaceoar-hydrogel/2021-Literature-Review-spaceOAR.pdf

Boston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel is Associated with Lower Rectal Toxicity and Higher Bowel Quality of Life in Late Follow-up: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-bph/UROPH-827401-AA-Infographic%20-%20SpaceOARHydrogel.Meta-Analysis-FINAL.EU.pdf

Prostate Cancer UK risk and symptoms:https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/risk-and-symptoms

Prostate Cancer UK risk checker: https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker

Prostate Cancer UK treatment publications: https://shop.prostatecanceruk.org/our-publications/treatments

Prostate Cancer UK online community: https://community.prostatecanceruk.org/

Tackle Prostate Cancer: https://tackleprostate.org/

Tackle Prostate Cancer find a support group: https://tackleprostate.org/about-prostate-cancer/find-a-support-group/

Macmillan Cancer Support - managing the bowel late effects of pelvic radiotherapy: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/stories-and-media/booklets/managing-the-bowel-late-effects-of-pelvic-radiotherapy

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Boston Scientific Disclaimer:

CAUTION: The law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician. Indications, contraindications, warnings, and instructions for use can be found in the product labelling supplied with each device or at www.IFU-BSCI.com. Products shown for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. This material not intended for use in France.

Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.

Sam Worster was compensated by Boston Scientific for their contribution to this presentation.

This podcast is sponsored by Boston Scientific.

Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.

This material is intended to discuss common clinical considerations and procedural steps for the use of the reference technology but may not be appropriate for every patient or case. Decisions surrounding patient care depend on the physician’s professional judgement in consideration of all available information for the individual case.

Products discussed are for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. Please check availability with your local sales representative or customer service.

SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels are intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in creating this space it is the intent of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels contain Polyethylene Glycol (PEG). SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogel contains iodine. Prior to using these devices, please review the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and potential adverse events. As with any medical treatment, there are some risks involved with the use of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels. Potential complications associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels include, but are not limited to: pain associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels injection, pain or discomfort associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels, local inflammatory reactions, infection (including abscess), urinary retention, urgency, constipation (acute, chronic, or secondary to outlet perforation), rectal tenesmus/muscle spasm, mucosal damage, ulcers, fistula, perforation (including prostate, bladder, urethra, rectum), necrosis, allergic reaction (localized or more severe reaction, such as anaphylaxis), embolism (venous or arterial embolism is possible and may present outside of the pelvis, potentially impacting vital organs or extremities), syncope and bleeding. The occurrence of one or more of these complications may require treatment or surgical intervention.