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I had 28 sessions of Proton with Spaceoar. While many individuals recommend the treatment they had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339742/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 12:14pm

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 Vue injected - it’s an enhanced version of the standard SpaceOAR Hydrogel -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337673/

Discussion: I'm conflicted

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 29 10:17am

One man's experience is just anecdotal, but I had SpaceOar before five sessions of SBRT and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337706/

Discussion: I'm conflicted

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 29 10:57am

I did Spaceoar, I did not like the shape of it as it only came about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1246663/

Discussion: Any advice or shared experiences with SpaceOAR Hydrogel?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 12:49pm

Many thanks for your response. Was curious if you had SpaceOar gel injected and if that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/934022/

Discussion: Recommendation for second opinion on prostate MRI scan?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2023

Bens1, thanks for mentioning the BioProtect spacer. I get it next month for HDR Brachy at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012966/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

Thoughtful post midatlpatch. I came to the same conclusion, I was worried about GU effects and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265273/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 9:23pm

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, 2024

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

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

SpaceOar made my poop smaller diameter. This resolved gradually over 3-4 months or so. This puts...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245991/

Discussion: Any advice or shared experiences with SpaceOAR Hydrogel?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 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, 2024

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

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

Much went into my decision to still use SpaceOAR Vue even though I was receiving proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338292/

Discussion: I'm conflicted

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 7:46am

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

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

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

I had SpaceOAR implanted five months ago and it's still there. Whether it's still EFFECTIVE or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144870/

Discussion: How long can SpaceOAR last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2024

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

My RO originally had me scheduled for 28 sessions of VMAT, but changed it to 39...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210399/

Discussion: Choice: 28 full-intensity or 39 lower-intensity radiation sessions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 7:59am

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