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Thanks for the reply. Was was your PSA pre-treatment? I am starting on Tuesday next week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876205/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

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Merwether: I did not have hemorrhoids and had spaceoar. If I had, or have to do...

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Discussion: Radiation treatment with endorectal balloons

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Jan 8, 2024

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I just finished the 5 session proton radiation at Mayo Phoenix two months ago, I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/879325/

Discussion: bleeding after radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

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I would guess you had a transrectal biopsy with your comments about the needles where your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813631/

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

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Hi jc76, By five high-dose, not sure what you’re mean. I’m familiar with HDR (high dose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966344/

Discussion: Not that you would want to but if you could do it all over again?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

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@robertov Interesting. Both Barrigel and SpaceOAR report “…significantly reducing rectal toxicity (bleeding, diarrhea) and improving urinary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1463909/

Discussion: Blood in Stool 3 months after Proton treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2025

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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, 2024

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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: Sep 1, 2025

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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, 2024

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Everyone here seems to be talking about having a full bladder, which surprises me. During my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522145/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 6:28am

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