Prostate Cancer Support Group

Hello all, My patient handout for upcoming brachytherapy says in bold type "...no tennis...for three months.." I was told this is because the SpaceOAR doesn't...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Question: My urologist has presented the option of using the Boston Scientific SpaceOAR Hydrogel between my prostate and rectum. It can be injected during the...

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...

I am scheduled to have SpaceOAR implanted December 12, 2024. CT Planning session is scheduled for January 7, 2025. 40 radiation sessions for two months...