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I had a successful Barrigel. IMHO it is a superior product to SpaceOAR as it has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038136/

Discussion: Hydrogel (SpaceOAR) botched

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 8:14am

Currently, it does seem to be the standard to use SpaceOar at most locations… I wish...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812959/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

I had spaceoar inserted a week or so before my radiation. That was in December 2022....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012258/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 9 6:19am

rcctiger, thank you for your reply and for looking into who did your SpaceOar. I appreciate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963905/

Discussion: Which centers offer 5 fractionated Proton Therapy for Prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

Thanks for sharing the graphic. I’m having my SpaceOAR implanted in 5 days and will start...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145603/

Discussion: How long can SpaceOAR last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 22 1:01pm

I was given a general to implant the markers and SpaceOar. My RO told me that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119350/

Discussion: Markers and Gel placed

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 7 8:51am

Correction: According to the SpaceOar website, it appears that it is injected through the perineum and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888459/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

Datu: I am going to start a separate discussion but you might want to ask about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988598/

Discussion: First appointment with oncologist: What to expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

SpaceOar is a one time injection. It slowly released from the body over a 6 month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831749/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2023

Dale1k: Spaceoar gives you an extra 1/2 inch of space between the rectum and the prostate....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799377/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

I did Fiducial Markers and SpaceOAR in April, had five SBRT sessions in June and was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171225/

Discussion: Mild pain and constant peeing six months after radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 10 11:50am

Has anyone experienced bleeding following the insertion of the SpaceOAR prior to Proton therapy and if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/636926/

Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 19, 2021

Ftd3;i had no issues with spaceoar which was inserted rectally. Your prostate size may be worth...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888072/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

Thank you so much for your information! From the key words "SpaceOAR or Barrigel", more information...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986780/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

Hi, did you use SpaceOar Gel during treatments? Trying to get as much info as I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788944/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2022

I had spaceoar inserted a month or so ago without any complications. Their web site, https://www.spaceoar.com/,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/812730/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

I had spaceoar inserted before my 5 MRIdian Linac radiation treatments. There was a spaceoar representative,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085741/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with hydrogel before radiation treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 12 5:21pm

Good luck. My SpaceOAR gel placement failed last year. It created a delay in treatment. Anyway...my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857719/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

There’s not only SpaceOAR, but also Barrigel as well as BioProtect (which someone else mentioned) to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038125/

Discussion: Hydrogel (SpaceOAR) botched

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 7:52am

Cs2024: last year, another spacer called bioprotect, was approved by the FDA. It is supposed to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030679/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 5:26pm

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