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Had my fiducials inserted yesterday. The whole procedure took less than 20 minutes. The only soreness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857475/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

Hello Paulcalif, Yes, UF Proton in Jacksonville, FL uses the SpaceOAR (hydrogel). The process itself was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008418/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 12:33pm

The SpaceOAR doctor said not to mow lawn on ride on, no 5K race 4 days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114815/

Discussion: How long after spaceOAR is inserted before physical activity?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30 5:24pm

I had the stent removed and the surgery for the gold markers. Also had the Spaceoar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/645745/

Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2021

44 at 180 cGy per treatment. I had the 6 month hormone, but no SpaceOAR gel....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/317746/

Discussion: Bladder ureteral obstruction/stricture

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Mar 6, 2021

2 areas on MRI Confirmed with needle biopsy. 17 samples, 2 positive, One 4+3, the other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/917990/

Discussion: Radical prostatectomy vs external Beam and Seeds for Inter. risk PC

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

This is good information to know… I will be having a consultation with a RO who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799208/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

My SBRT treatment at Mayo used 3mm margins. The prep was placement of 4 gold seed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889179/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2023

ViewRay has 1/2 the immediate side effects compared to Varian according to UCLA and they have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941365/

Discussion: Final decision on treatment: Viewray or Truebeam?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

I will have completed my 20th treatment on May 16. No SpaceOAR gel used. Some minor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859647/

Discussion: Starting Proton Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Any experiences?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

Thanks for the information. I had the stent removed and the gold markers and Spaceoar put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/644265/

Discussion: Markers for srt

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2021

Doctors cannot predict the spread rate for each individual. I did not trust the PSA tests...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039823/

Discussion: Hydrogel (SpaceOAR) botched

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 7:57am

Word of caution: my experience was similar to yours up to this point. I started to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832237/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

Thank you! Did you go to Mayo after IMRT? I've been reading and reading because everything...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/789027/

Discussion: Has anyone had the PSMA-PET scan? Was cancer found?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2022

My SpaceOar was done by Dr. Frendle at Mayo Phoenix and he was the same doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963438/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

I scored a 42 on the Ocnootype DX genetic test with a 2.9 PSA. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823070/

Discussion: What is the average age of the gentlemen on here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

I can second @kansascityhusker experience re fiducial marker/spaceoar procedure. Had mine done at Mayo PHX on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/643437/

Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2021

Hi, thanks for your comments. My husband will be starting 40 sessions of Radiation Treatments, Rapid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788932/

Discussion: Biochemical Recurrence: Questions about PSMA PET scan & radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2022

This may not apply to anyone who has commented but maybe for someone who reads It....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946437/

Discussion: How did you choose between proton or photon radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2023

@upnort, what type of radiotherapy will you be getting? I completed 28 external Proton beam treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/708451/

Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2022

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