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Make space for life as usual

A little space before prostate radiation can make a big difference after. In a clinical study, SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel was shown to help minimize the impact on urinary, sexual, and bowel quality of life for prostate cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.1-2

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What is SpaceOAR Hydrogel?

SpaceOAR Hydrogel is a polyethylene glycol (PEG) based hydrogel clinically shown to minimize urinary, sexual, and bowel side effects and protect quality of life for prostate cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.1–3

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Without SpaceOAR Hydrogel

Without the presence of SpaceOAR Hydrogel, high dose radiation is more likely to reach the rectum.1,3

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With SpaceOAR Hydrogel

SpaceOAR Hydrogel provides space between the rectum and the prostate, reducing high dose radiation to the rectum.1,3

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Real patients, real stories

Hear from prostate cancer survivors who have benefited from SpaceOAR Hydrogel as well as the physicians who provide it to their patients.

Dr. Siegel’s story: patient and urologist

Henry’s story

Alan’s story

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References

  1. Mariados N, Sylvester J, Shah D, et al. Hydrogel spacer prospective multicenter randomized controlled pivotal trial: Dosimetric and clinical effects of perirectal spacer application in men undergoing prostate image guided intensity modulated radiation therapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2015 Aug 1;92(5):971–7.
  2. Karsh LI, Gross ET, Pieczonka CM, et al. Absorbable hydrogel spacer use in prostate radiotherapy: A comprehensive review of phase 3 clinical trial published data. Urology. 2018 May;115:39–44.
  3. Hamstra DA, Mariados N, Sylvester J, et al. Continued benefit to rectal separation for prostate radiation therapy: Final results of a phase III trial. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2017 Apr 1;97(5):976–85.

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Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.

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