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Thanks! I had the iodinized version of SpaceOAR - called SpaceOAR Vue - injected (in April...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1472098/

Discussion: Helpful information about rectal spacers for prostate cancer radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1 11:16am

I had spaceoar done last year. I felt nothing. No issues. There was a technician from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857451/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

@jibway, as you continue with treatments, you may also be interested in these related discussions: -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857709/

Discussion: SpaceOAR gel: What do you feel after it is injected?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

@jeffmarc Thanks. I have SpaceOAR and fiducials. Appreciate the concern.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1519649/

Discussion: Brachytherapy: What to expect for short and longterm effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 2:59pm

@suzdog Did you have a radiation machine with a built in mri? Did they put spaceoar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1532647/

Discussion: Photon Radiation Treatment After Effects FYI

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

I had a failed placement of the SpaceOar gel. Now waiting until gel dissipates before I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799651/

Discussion: Any diet restrictions with radiation? What were your side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2023

@wsx, you may also be interested in these related discussions: - Spaceoar search results https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=Spaceoar When...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988799/

Discussion: IBD prevention before radiation: Is placing a shield effective?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

Sorry for the length bettwils16 regarding spaceoar. I called them and they spoke with me and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789337/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2022

This is an interesting thread. I got SpaceOar at Mayo/Rochester prior to PBT treatment in early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813090/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

@mlewelling Did you have spaceoar inserted before your treatment?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1479356/

Discussion: Why I am glad I chose Proton Therapy (for now). Good, bad and ugly.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 11 7:03am

Thanks that helps with my decision. It looks like I have to wait for the small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029773/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2024

@dekestet Do they use rectal spacers with SBRT to protect against the high dose each session?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523741/

Discussion: I’m 69yo with a 3+4=7 GS; is SBRT a good choice for treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 8:12am

@imbimbo, that sounds very uncomfortable, not to mention frustrating to have to delay treatment. Your question:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772127/

Discussion: Hydrogel (SpaceOAR) botched

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2022

SpaceOAR was FDA approved in 2015, SpaceOAR Vue in 2019, Barrigel in 2022, and BioProtect in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038186/

Discussion: Hydrogel (SpaceOAR) botched

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

How are you these days? Did you experience adverse side effects for not having SpaceOAR? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1379686/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 26, 2025

imbimbo: I had spaceoar with no issues but there is another spacer called BioProtect which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038078/

Discussion: Hydrogel (SpaceOAR) botched

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

Medicare paid for my proton radiation treatments in 2021. SpaceOAR Vue is a modification of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1384109/

Discussion: Recent Proton Experience?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2025

Rectum insertion of spaceoar is what I had. It gives 1/2 inch extra spacing between rectum...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814809/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

I was put out for the Spaceoar and gel about a week and half before my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832154/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

In similar circumstances, my RO also considered doing without the SpaceOAR. He then learned I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1233035/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2025

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