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Dr. Gray’s story

Upon discovering he had prostate cancer, Dr. Gray chose proton beam radiation therapy and insisted that SpaceOAR Hydrogel be part of his treatment plan.

Dr. Siegel’s story

Dr. Siegel is a urologist and the former CEO of Chesapeake Urology. He has been treating men with prostate cancer for over 30 years, but then he was diagnosed. Hear from him and his medical team, Dr. Sigman and Dr. Brookland, about how they determined the best treatment for Dr. Siegel, which included hormone and radiation therapy along with SpaceOAR Hydrogel.

Patient Ron sitting on a motorcycle.

Ron’s story

“Get SpaceOAR Hydrogel. It allows the physician to optimally treat patients so that the surrounding organs around the prostate are protected from radiation. Also, keep your body strong and be sure to exercise.”

Read Ron’s story
Football coach, Steve, on the field with a football player.

Steve’s story

Steve seemed to have it all. After a career in the U.S. Navy, he and his wife of 38 years were living in St. Johns, Florida, enjoying life with their two sons. Read Steve's treatment journey with radiation therapy for prostate cancer, and why he had SpaceOAR Hydrogel.

Read Steve’s story

An interview with SpaceOAR Hydrogel patient Alan 

Alan had several encounters with prostate cancer through friends and family, and due to his family history, there was a higher likelihood that he’d encounter it as well. After monitoring PSA levels for years, Alan was eventually diagnosed with prostate cancer. Watch his story about how he faced the disease.

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