Prostate Cancer: Discussions | Page 5

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

@garysc I would suggest SpaceOar or similar and something for bladder urgency before you start. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1527296/

Discussion: What to ask the radiation oncologist about prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 9:17am

@surftohealth88 I have not heard of it being used for salvage radiation but here is an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1521097/

Discussion: How Important Is Having A Full Bladder During Radiation Treatment?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 1:57pm

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

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

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, 2025

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

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, 2025

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

@ebooneac With a 4+3, I had similar treatment - 28 sessions of proton radiation (2.5 Grays...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499560/

Discussion: MRI Results

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 1:10pm

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

@pesquallie The SpaceOAR saved me from 90%_of the diarrhea. I started taking Orgovyx in August and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1449465/

Discussion: Has anyone had diarrhea with radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

Just wish there was a MRIdian facility near me. Closest is in California. So I will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829046/

Discussion: Meeting up with others who are having Proton Treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

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

@rotate Did you have SpaceOAR? I asked my oncologist about it, but I was told that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283598/

Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2025

@dderiso This research seems negative BUT if you look at how effective spaceoar and I presume...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1496269/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 10:20am

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, 2024

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, 2024

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