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SpaceOAR causing issues
I just spoke with my urologist today and he indicated that the hospital affiliated with his practice is no longer using SpaceOAR. Doctors in various...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 21, 2023
Hydrogel (SpaceOAR) botched
I had fiducial markers and the spaceOAR inserted. Two weeks after this was done I noticed blood and pus in my stool and I never...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 25 7:57am
Proton radiation without the SpaceOAR gel
I did have my markers placed in my prostate and the Space OAR gel on Oct. 03, 2022. The placement of Space OAR gel failed....
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 11, 2023
Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel
Just had my markers put in and my SpaceOar gel inserted. It was a piece of cake so far and no feeling of fullness in...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 4, 2023
How long can SpaceOAR last?
Earlier this week I had a SpaceOAR injection in preparation for LDR brachytherapy in early October. The plan is then to wait 4 or 5...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 23 11:20am
Effects of Proton Therapy Without SpaceOAR
I have a gleason of 7 (4+3) with an adjusted PSA of 15 (doubled 7.5 due to longtime finasteride use) and an MRI showing extraprostatic...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 21, 2022
How long after spaceOAR is inserted before physical activity?
how long after the spaceOAR gel has been inserted do i need to wait before playing tennis or running?
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Aug 1 9:41am
Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy
Can anyone share their experience with this procedure? How much discomfort did you experience? Also, would appreciate any insights to Proton Beam Therapy for treating...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 13, 2022
SpaceOAR gel: What do you feel after it is injected?
What are you supposed to feel after this is injected? Had mine done Friday, it is Monday, still don’t feel a thing.
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 10, 2023
Radiation treatment with endorectal balloons
Has anyone with hemorrhoids had radiation treatment (proton or photon) with endorectal balloons instead of Spaceoar gel? Experience?Thanks.
Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy
Last active: Jan 9 7:35am
Has Anybody had BioProtect Balloon as an Alternative to spacing gels?
I read an article in Urology times about BioProtect balloon as an alternative to other gels, spaceoar and biogel, used to separate the rectum from...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Dec 30, 2023
Question on 5 proton treatments with ADT
I’m a 68 yr old male with a psa level of 17.3 grade group 2. My cancer is only in the prostate. I have been...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 12, 2023
Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation
Is there an alternative for a Fleet enema every day before prostate radiation? I an scheduled for 28 radiation treatments, and my oncologist wants to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 16, 2022
Has anyone had trouble having Medicare pay for the radiologist charges
Has anyone had trouble having Medicare pay for the radiologist charges for a PSMA PET SCAN? I have their Medicare Summary Notice from my scan...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 9, 2023
MRIdian Viewray Experience
Making a decision related to which radiation machine one uses seems to be something that does not get a lot of discussion by urologists and...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 7 2:27pm
Proctitis from radiation: Is your Dr addressing this with you?
I’m seeing more reports of Proctitis or rectal bleeding . This is from RadiationDr Schol of PCRI suggests Drs use Spacor or HydroGel to protect...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 27 11:51am