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I had SpaceOar but my treatments were delayed a few weeks, and the barrier gel may...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1472807/

Discussion: Helpful information about rectal spacers for prostate cancer radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 2 10:25am

Hi @chamblee54, I extended the title of your discussion to reflect your question. It's a good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1095212/

Discussion: Proctitis from radiation: Is your Dr addressing this with you?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2024

I used to live in Riverside so I am familiar with La Jolla. My RA was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962908/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2023

web265: I gave some details on December 27 but I had the Spaceoar inserted transrectally this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799030/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2023

I was sore for about two days and put an extra cushion on my chair. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1318559/

Discussion: Recovery after marker bead insertion

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 2, 2025

We were in the planning stage for fiducials, SpaceOAR, and then radiation treatments. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872679/

Discussion: Effects of interruption of radiation therapy ?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

@georgemc On rereading my post, I found a couple of clarifications/corrections are required. First, the BioProtect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1521767/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 12:26pm

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, 2025

@bens1 They used a CT scan for treatment planning, not MRI. The radiation machine uses IGRT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533047/

Discussion: Photon Radiation Treatment After Effects FYI

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

I had the majority of key treatments at UCSF, even though I can walk to Stanford,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1096236/

Discussion: When to start ADT treatment of 4+3 score?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 29, 2024

I had my treatment done at the Orlando cancer center by a doctor Kaitlin Christopherson. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839966/

Discussion: Targeted Treatment Options - Tulsa Pro and MRI-Guided SBRT Options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2023

drj, I think Mike was suggesting the possibility that the infection might have come from a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814146/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 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, 2025

Thanks, Jeffmarc, I am hoping my constipation will improve somewhat after I get off the Orgovyx...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1204833/

Discussion: Any Tips For Radiation Patients Who Suffer Constipation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2025

SpaceOar is a substance that is injected between the bowel and the prostate to protect the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/646511/

Discussion: Photon Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2021

I actually was going to have the SpaceOAR procedure before my radiation. But after the PET/PSMA...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129886/

Discussion: PET/PSMA / Decipher test results back (0.69). Radiation/hormone now.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2024

@brianjarvis I’ve read where Barigel is superior but it’s not available here in Puerto Rico.. spaceoar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1464130/

Discussion: Blood in Stool 3 months after Proton treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2025

I did not either but it gave me an infection and I had to wait till...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856944/

Discussion: SpaceOAR gel: What do you feel after it is injected?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 9, 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, 2024

I insisted on having SpaceOar prior to my 45 treatments with radiation. Other than daily diarrhea...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046327/

Discussion: Extracapsular extension of prostate cancer: Anyone have this?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2024

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