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Went in for the gold markers and Spaceoar October 4. Urinalysis showed blood. Had a CT...

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Discussion: Carbon Fidicial Marker, SPACEOAR Surgery & Proton Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 6, 2021

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@upnort, what type of radiotherapy will you be getting? I completed 28 external Proton beam treatments...

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Discussion: Bladder and Bowel Preparation for prostate radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2022

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Thank you, and sorry for your common struggle! I tried one Probiotic for a month. It...

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Discussion: Diarrhea during/after radiation and Orgovyx?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2025

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Thanks. Interesting about the spicy meal thing. I LOVE spicy food up to and including haberneros...

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Discussion: Mild pain and constant peeing six months after radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2024

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I am 65 years old. PSA pre-treatment ranged from 8.9 to 12. The SpaceOAR seems to...

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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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I realize that after knee replacement surgery, he is still doing physical therapy exercises to get...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 10:57am

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Proton can be given in as few as 5 fractions, known as Proton SBRT. Dr. Rossi...

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Discussion: 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...

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Discussion: Severe diarrhea during EBRT radiation? Advice, recommendations?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2025

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My radiation oncologist does the placement himself, which is a little less common. He said it...

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Discussion: How long after spaceOAR is inserted before physical activity?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

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@heavyphil A great question regarding entry doses. I never got to ask those questions because I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522521/

Discussion: Proton vs Photon

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 1:32pm

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