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Dale1k: Spaceoar gives you an extra 1/2 inch of space between the rectum and the prostate....

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Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

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@garysc I would suggest SpaceOar or similar and something for bladder urgency before you start. I...

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Discussion: What to ask the radiation oncologist about prostate cancer?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

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@surftohealth88 I have not heard of it being used for salvage radiation but here is an...

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 1:57pm

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Datu: I am going to start a separate discussion but you might want to ask about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988598/

Discussion: First appointment with oncologist: What to expect?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

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I had 28 sessions of Proton with Spaceoar. While many individuals recommend the treatment they had...

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Discussion: Need help deciding which radiation treatment system i should go with.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2025

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I had SpaceOAR implanted five months ago and it's still there. Whether it's still EFFECTIVE or...

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Discussion: How long can SpaceOAR last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2024

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@ebooneac With a 4+3, I had similar treatment - 28 sessions of proton radiation (2.5 Grays...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499560/

Discussion: MRI Results

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 1:10pm

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SpaceOar is a one time injection. It slowly released from the body over a 6 month...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831749/

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2023

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My RO originally had me scheduled for 28 sessions of VMAT, but changed it to 39...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210399/

Discussion: Choice: 28 full-intensity or 39 lower-intensity radiation sessions?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2025

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I had spaceoar inserted a month or so ago without any complications. Their web site, https://www.spaceoar.com/,...

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Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

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