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I had the SpaceOAR gel procedure and completed my 5 SBRT radiation sessions two weeks ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338551/

Discussion: I'm conflicted

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

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@briang1958 I can understand why rectal spacers weren’t mentioned to you. > SpaceOAR Hydrogel was FDA-approved...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1481189/

Discussion: SBRT and perianal abscesses

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 9:05am

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I haven't noticed that but I guess that's as good a measure as any as to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146078/

Discussion: How long can SpaceOAR last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 23, 2024

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I was never given those instructions, I regularly played pickleball, lifted weights, ran 5Ks, and swam...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1294940/

Discussion: SpaceOAR and pickleball

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2025

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I did ViewRay in March at UCLA MRIdian, no SpaceOar or markers . Doing great, no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941347/

Discussion: MRIdian Viewray Experience

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

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May I ask if you had SpaceOAR? I understand that the rectum is an organ at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273731/

Discussion: Anyone have rectal pain after radiation? What helps?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2025

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I had a successful Barrigel. IMHO it is a superior product to SpaceOAR as it has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038136/

Discussion: Hydrogel (SpaceOAR) botched

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

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@climateguy This was the clearest, most concise discussion I have seen to explain BioProtect, and to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1489029/

Discussion: Has Anybody had BioProtect Balloon as an Alternative to spacing gels?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 22 4:43pm

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I was treated at Mayo Clinic Rochester using Proton Beam SBRT. Spaceoar, a gel was used...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1521565/

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 7 9:00am

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web265: I started my MRIdian treatment in January of this year and finished my 5 treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874000/

Discussion: Any diet restrictions with radiation? What were your side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

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