Information:
Please follow this advice before your planning scan and every day before treatment.
Step 1 – Using your Microenema
- You need to use your enema even if you have emptied
your bowels already that day. - Empty your bladder before using the enema.
- Do not drink any fluids after using your enema.
- Your enema can take from 15-45 minutes to work.
- If you have not emptied your bowels after 45 minutes
ask the reception staff to contact a radiographer. - Do not use a second enema unless advised to do so
by a member of staff. - You will be asked to empty your bladder again when you are called in for your appointment.
Bring two enemas each day in case you need to use a second. Let us know when you’re running short of supplies.
If you have any questions, please ask one of the radiographers in your treatment team or see your information leaflet ‘Having a microenema before radiotherapy’.