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I did SpaceOAR and five sessions of SBRT. I had fiducial markers and the machine was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174264/

Discussion: Mild pain and constant peeing six months after radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

The advantage of SpaceOAR (and Barrigel) over the endorectal balloons is that the balloon protects most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1384186/

Discussion: Recent Proton Experience?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

My husband had this done. After a few weeks he starting having pressure pain in his...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856966/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

It was a Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator. X-ray and CAT scan device. I had fiducial markers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262402/

Discussion: End of treatment (I hope)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 7:36am

Hi, my husband will be staring IMRT x 40 sessions next month. How did your husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788921/

Discussion: Recurrent prostate cancer: It's come back

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2022

I too I transperenial 4.5 years ago. Just had a numbing shot and also injecting the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275786/

Discussion: Need to Make Decision between Trans-rectal or Transperineal Biopsy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 3:10pm

No post IMRT buzzing but when I have to go #2...I have to go. Seems like...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342882/

Discussion: Buzzing in rectum after radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 9:30am

I do not know what SpaceOAR is. I had two years of Lupron injections. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/646147/

Discussion: Photon Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2021

@scottbeammeup offhand I do not remember what you said your final decision and your process was....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171057/

Discussion: Mild pain and constant peeing six months after radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

Although I had a SpaceOAR with my 43 proton zaps 3 years ago at Mayo PHX,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710161/

Discussion: Effects of Proton Therapy Without SpaceOAR

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2022

This is the reason they developed SpaceOAR and similar products. They are to protect the rectum...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372574/

Discussion: Side effect of Radiation +ADT Orgovyx on Sexual function

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 17 10:24am

Yes! I just assumed that was a side effect of radiation and never even thought about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146099/

Discussion: How long can SpaceOAR last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

Finish PT at Mayo Rochester January 19, 2023. Experienced urinary restriction which I believe was due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900149/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

@brianjarvis I would think the SpaceOar would be even more helpful when having photon radiation as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338271/

Discussion: I'm conflicted

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 7:17am

Rtv: did your husband have spaceoar inserted? What type of external beam radiation machine was used?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984896/

Discussion: Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

dale1k (@dale1k) I also wonder how experienced the Urologist's are with Spaceoar who are having problems?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813016/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

Looking for input regarding the SpaceOAR (organ at risk) gel. I have been on Orgovyx for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232653/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 11:49pm

Ditto to Brian, my numbers were the similar five years ago. 43treatments at mayo PHX (standard...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086592/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

When I had the SBRT 5 treatments over 10 days 2 years ago, the Dr inserted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762360/

Discussion: Radiation destroyed my bladder.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

If you go to the Spaceoar web site you will find that they actually have two...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800129/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

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