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Word of caution: my experience was similar to yours up to this point. I started to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832237/
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Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel
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Prostate Cancer
Posted: Mar 26, 2023
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I would have preferred general anesthesia. So I'm lying there on my back, legs up in...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320011/
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Recovery after marker bead insertion
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Prostate Cancer
Posted: Jun 4 9:12am
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@web265 I also asked my oncologist and care team about SpaceOAR. They said that I didn't...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292939/
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SpaceOAR causing issues
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Prostate Cancer
Posted: Apr 29 4:17pm
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I'm not on blood thinners but do have a bleeding disorder where I bleed REALLY easily....
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210475/
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Choice: 28 full-intensity or 39 lower-intensity radiation sessions?
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Prostate Cancer
Posted: Jan 13 9:12am
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@tjpa444: If it were me, I would go for a narrow margin (2 mm vs 3-5...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056789/
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Active Surveillance vs Radiation for Unfavorable Intermediate R. Grp.
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Prostate Cancer
Posted: Apr 25, 2024
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Went in for the gold markers and Spaceoar October 4. Urinalysis showed blood. Had a CT...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/642813/
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Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy
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Prostate Cancer
Posted: Oct 6, 2021
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I am 65 years old. PSA pre-treatment ranged from 8.9 to 12. The SpaceOAR seems to...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876231/
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What were your side effects of proton therapy both during and after?
Support Group:
Prostate Cancer
Posted: Jun 10, 2023
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Proton can be given in as few as 5 fractions, known as Proton SBRT. Dr. Rossi...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1057597/
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Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
Support Group:
Prostate Cancer
Posted: Apr 26, 2024
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Many people get SpaceOAR Before having Prostate cancer radiation to prevent damage to the bowel. You...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256970/
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Severe diarrhea during EBRT radiation? Advice, recommendations?
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Prostate Cancer
Posted: Mar 13 11:02am
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My radiation oncologist does the placement himself, which is a little less common. He said it...
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114956/
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How long after spaceOAR is inserted before physical activity?
Support Group:
Prostate Cancer
Posted: Jul 31, 2024
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