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I insisted on having SpaceOar prior to my 45 treatments with radiation. Other than daily diarrhea...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046327/

I insisted on having SpaceOar prior

Discussion: Extracapsular extension of prostate cancer: Anyone have this?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2024

He didn't have spaceoar? I don't know which radiation he had. Other than it was external...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985286/

He didn't have spaceoar?

Discussion: Looking for tips on managing Radiation-induced proctitis

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2023

I had my treatment done at the Orlando cancer center by a doctor Kaitlin Christopherson. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839966/

I did have Spaceoar and I am glad that

Discussion: Targeted Treatment Options - Tulsa Pro and MRI-Guided SBRT Options

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2023

I did Fiducial Markers and SpaceOAR in April, had five SBRT sessions in June and was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171225/

I did Fiducial Markers and SpaceOAR

Discussion: Mild pain and constant peeing six months after radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

I did not either but it gave me an infection and I had to wait till...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856944/

One local hospital won’t use the spaceoar

Discussion: SpaceOAR gel: What do you feel after it is injected?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

If he has concerns because of the amount of cancer you have in that area of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234973/

of your prostate (that he can’t use SpaceOAR

Discussion: SpaceOAR concern.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 7:18am

SpaceOAR Hydrogel stays in place for about three months and is naturally absorbed into the body...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183794/

SpaceOAR Hydrogel stays in place for

Discussion: How Long is Too Much Time Between SpaceOAR and Radiation?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2024

I had spaceoar in 2023 before my 5 sessions of targeted radiation. It was a week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245651/

I had spaceoar in 2023 before my 5 sessions ... I am in Orlando and they had a spaceoar

Discussion: Any advice or shared experiences with SpaceOAR Hydrogel?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 5:44am

Had my fiducials inserted yesterday. The whole procedure took less than 20 minutes. The only soreness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857475/

Next up is the SpaceOAR procedure next

Discussion: Fiducial markers implant and SpaceOar Gel

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

I had spaceOAR inserted via tranperenial and I had an awful infection. Not sure if the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893266/

I had spaceOAR inserted via tranperenial ... After the infection I was told that spaceOAR

Discussion: Experiences with Mayo Proton, the Hitachi IMPT system, side effects?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

I had SpaceOAR and five sessions of SBRT radiation. No rectal issues at all. No blood...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217990/

I had SpaceOAR and five sessions of

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 8:38am

You guys are lucky to have received "spaceoar" . I was told they didn't offer it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115823/

guys are lucky to have received "spaceoar

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

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

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

institution, while I was free to get SpaceOAR

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993614/

I did not have hemorrhoids and had spaceoar

Discussion: Radiation treatment with endorectal balloons

Support Group: Proton Beam Therapy

Posted: Jan 8, 2024

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

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

Phoenix two months ago, I had the SpaceOar

Discussion: bleeding after radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2023

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

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

I plan on getting the SpaceOar at Mayo

Discussion: SpaceOAR causing issues

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

I was nearly six months from biopsy/"official diagnosis" until I started five rads of SBRT. However,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1254556/

timeframe, and eventually had markers and SpaceOar

Discussion: What's a safe Wait-Time from date of biopsy to start of RT or RP?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

Hello Paulcalif, Yes, UF Proton in Jacksonville, FL uses the SpaceOAR (hydrogel). The process itself was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008418/

Proton in Jacksonville, FL uses the SpaceOAR

Discussion: Questions about radiation for prostate cancer: Can I drive myself?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2024

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/

Also, I know about spacers like SpaceOAR

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

The SpaceOAR doctor said not to mow lawn on ride on, no 5K race 4 days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114815/

The SpaceOAR doctor said not to mow

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

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2024