Meet Henry, a Prostate Cancer Patient who Chose SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel and Radiation Therapy

Henry, a patient at the Yale Cancer Center, needed treatment for his prostate cancer. The doctors caring for him wanted to first and foremost treat the cancer, but they also wanted to do everything they could to help ensure he wouldn’t experience any uncomfortable, long-term side effects post-treatment.

That’s why Henry and his medical team opted for radiation therapy along with SpaceOAR Hydrogel to help protect the rectum from being damaged due to radiation, which can help protect quality of life for patients like Henry.1

Watch Henry’s Story Below

 

Henry
“I have always been a very active person. It [SpaceOAR] has not diminished my ability to do the things I love — and to do more of them. My greatest hope is that it would be available to all persons everywhere.”

Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary. BSC strongly recommends that you consult with your physician on all matters pertaining to your health or to address any questions.

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  1. 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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SpaceOAR Hydrogel is intended to temporarily move the rectal wall away from the prostate during the course of radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer, and in creating this space it is the intent of SpaceOAR Hydrogel to reduce the radiation dose affecting the rectum.

SpaceOAR Hydrogel contains polyethylene glycol (PEG). As with any medical treatment, there are some risks involved with the use of SpaceOAR Hydrogel. Potential complications associated with SpaceOAR Hydrogel include, but are not limited to: pain associated with injection, pain or discomfort from the hydrogel, site inflammation, infection (including abscess), inability to urinate, urgent need to urinate, constipation, rectal muscle spasm, damage to lining of rectum, ulcers, fistula (a hole between rectum and bladder, urethra, or skin below the scrotum), perforation (hole in prostate, bladder, urethra, rectum), necrosis (dead tissue), allergic reaction (local reaction or more severe reaction, such as anaphylaxis), embolism (blood vessel blockage is possible and may happen outside of the pelvis, potentially impacting vital organs or legs), fainting, and bleeding. Please talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits related to using SpaceOAR Hydrogel. If one or more of these complications occur, you may need medical treatment or surgery. URO-1288805-AA

Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary. BSC strongly recommends that you consult with your physician on all matters pertaining to your health or to address any questions.

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