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I had the procedure yesterday to insert the gold fiducials and the SpaceOAR. This was under...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/652906/

Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2021

During the SpaceOar procedure, the doctor stopped for whatever reason and I ended up without it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242831/

Discussion: Proton Therapy: any long term side effects? Any regrets?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 22 8:40am

I did my 30 core transperineal with a local, 120 gm prostate, but then again, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983234/

Discussion: Urologist not wanting to see you if you seek different provider

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

Thanks for the reply. I feel it is alarming when the radiologist/oncologist changes their demeanor when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876769/

Discussion: What were your side effects of proton therapy both during and after?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

Before my SpaceOar was implanted, I was told it was unnecessary to have anesthesia for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1185363/

Discussion: How Long is Too Much Time Between SpaceOAR and Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2024

Dave, I had this dual procedure done last October, under general anesthesia (propofol). I was back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318530/

Discussion: Recovery after marker bead insertion

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 10:35am

I recently had proton beam therapy for PC at Mayo. During the planning process, SpaceOAR was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339055/

Discussion: I'm conflicted

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1 10:33am

The placement of markers & SpaceOar was completed with any major problems besides pressure down there....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296793/

Discussion: Help-what treatment plan has anyone selected for Perineural invasion?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 4 5:37pm

Interesting there are two threads today on the same subject. Just yesterday I was talking to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879019/

Discussion: bleeding after radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

I’m having gold markers and Spaceoar inserted tomorrow at Mayo Jacksonville. I will be having hyper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643780/

Discussion: Markers for srt

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2021

I had 28 sessions of EBRT for a couple of Gleason 3+4=7 lesions, localized, employing a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339154/

Discussion: Need help deciding which radiation treatment system i should go with.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1 1:56pm

I had the SRBT 5 proton sessions at Mayo Phoenix with a SpaceOar gel spacer. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282881/

Discussion: SBRT Late Stage Radiation Toxicity-Anyone Experienced These?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 11:19pm

I had this done. Brand names are SpaceOAR or Barrigel. It creates space between the rectum...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986723/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

I agree with others here. Get the Decipher test. It makes a difference in the doctors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010507/

Discussion: Radiation + ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2024

I chose EBRT after a second biopsy indicated a higher-risk cancer. For me, it wasn't the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254672/

Discussion: What's a safe Wait-Time from date of biopsy to start of RT or RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 10:30am

I just completed 28 rounds of radiation therapy on 8/21. I have my PSA test sceduled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110083/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2017

Thanks dgd1953 for your information. Your experience is the closest to mine so far. I never...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387140/

Discussion: Side effects and PSA after photon radiation.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

@paulcalif, I’m about to start a very similar therapy. As was already said, reading about our...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013460/

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

merwether, Yes had SpaceOar gel injected. It was done with local anesthesia. When I would finish...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934146/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2023

I am on Orgovyx alone for a little over 4 months and the side effects have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368560/

Discussion: just diagnosed 2 mos ago Gleason 8 2 lymph nodes

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 11 4:39pm

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