{"id":1121,"date":"2019-11-15T13:52:27","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T18:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/urology\/?page_id=1121"},"modified":"2021-03-08T15:38:23","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T20:38:23","slug":"spaceoar-hydrogel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/urology\/treatment\/treatment-for-prostate-cancer\/spaceoar-hydrogel\/","title":{"rendered":"SpaceOAR Hydrogel"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":null,"protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":572,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1121","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"layers":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layer_content_sidebar","layer_label":"","layer_headline":"","layer_intro":"<h2>About SpaceOAR Hydrogel<\/h2>\n","layer_content":"<p>When treating prostate cancer patients with radiation therapy, the goal is to kill the cancer cells while avoiding damage to the surrounding healthy tissue. That\u2019s why we have partnered up with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spaceoar.com\/what-is-spaceoar-hydrogel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SpaceOAR Hydrogel<\/a>, a temporary injectable gel that provides space between the rectum and the prostate, making it much less likely that the rectum is exposed to radiation or damaged. SpaceOAR Hydrogel minimizes potential side effects of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/urology\/conditions\/prostate-cancer\/\">prostate cancer<\/a> radiation therapy, so you can continue to thrive after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/urology\/treatment\/treatment-for-prostate-cancer\/\">prostate cancer treatment<\/a>.<\/p>\n","layer_is_content_auto_columns":false,"sidebar_position":"right","widgets":[{"acf_fc_layout":"video_lightbox","video_lightbox":{"field_5a875286eb1ce":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?time_continue=1&v=uLRxPGLwP0Q&feature=emb_logo","field_5a875308eb1cf":"1125","field_5a875314eb1d0":"","widget_id_base":"video_lightbox","number":"60468b3f7081a","widget_id":"video_lightbox-60468b3f7081a","instance":{"title":"","display_title":""},"the_widget":"Em_Widget_Video_Lightbox"}}],"layer_icon":"","layer_icon_position":"left","layer_background_color":"","layer_id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"layer_sticky_nav_group","layer_sticky_nav_group":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layer_content_image","layer_label":"What is SpaceOAR?","layer_headline":"What is SpaceOAR?","layer_content":"<p>SpaceOAR Hydrogel is an absorbable hydrogel that temporarily creates space between the prostate and the rectum, reducing the radiation dose delivered to the rectum during prostate radiation therapy.<\/p>\n","layer_link":"","layer_img":1122,"layer_img_position":"right","layer_img_size":"contain","layer_img_is_fade":false,"layer_background_color":"","layer_id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"layer_content_sidebar","layer_label":"Benefits","layer_headline":"","layer_intro":"<h2>Why Should I have SpaceOAR Hydrogel?<\/h2>\n","layer_content":"<p>SpaceOAR Hydrogel is made up on two liquids that when combined, form a soft gel materiel that is mostly made of water. This hydrogel temporarily moves the rectum a half inch away from the prostate. By separating the prostate from the rectum, the hydrogel reduces common side effects including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rectal pain and bleeding<\/li>\n<li>Chronic diarrhea<\/li>\n<li>Urinary urgency and leakage<\/li>\n<li>Erectile dysfunction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/urology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/SpaceOAR-Equation-patients-1024x319.png\" alt=\"SpaceOAR Hydrogel\" width=\"1024\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/urology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/SpaceOAR-Equation-patients-1024x319.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/urology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/SpaceOAR-Equation-patients-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/urology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/SpaceOAR-Equation-patients-768x239.png 768w, https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/urology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/SpaceOAR-Equation-patients-100x31.png 100w, https:\/\/www.saintjohnscancer.org\/urology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/11\/SpaceOAR-Equation-patients.png 1223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n","layer_is_content_auto_columns":false,"sidebar_position":"right","widgets":false,"layer_icon":"","layer_icon_position":"left","layer_background_color":"","layer_id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"layer_two_column","layer_label":"","layer_headline":"","layer_intro":"<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Benefits of SpaceOAR Hydrogel<\/h2>\n","layer_content_left":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EXPIRED - Prostate Cancer Treatment Options - Boston Scientific\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WwdQ0lxPdyY?rel=0&#038;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","layer_content_right":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SpaceOAR\u2122 Hydrogel Procedure (Animated)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CfZErFItIGA?rel=0&#038;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","layer_icon":"","layer_icon_position":"left","layer_background_color":"","layer_id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"layer_content_sidebar","layer_label":"FAQ's","layer_headline":"","layer_intro":"<h2>FAQ&#8217;s<\/h2>\n<h4>SpaceOAR Hydrogel can be used in all types of radiation therapy. Below we&#8217;ve answered your top questions regarding the procedure.<\/h4>\n","layer_content":"<div id='em-accordions-0' class='em-panels em-panels--accordions '><nav class='em-panels__nav'><div class='em-panels__controls' role='tablist'><div data-id='controls-accordions-0-panel-how-is-spaceoar-hydrogel-implanted-put-into-place' class='em-panel__control' role='tab' aria-selected='false' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='accordions-0-panel-how-is-spaceoar-hydrogel-implanted-put-into-place'>How is SpaceOAR hydrogel implanted? (put into place)<\/div><div data-id='controls-accordions-0-panel-what-do-i-need-to-do-to-get-ready-before-the-procedure' class='em-panel__control' role='tab' aria-selected='false' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='accordions-0-panel-what-do-i-need-to-do-to-get-ready-before-the-procedure'>What do I need to do to get ready before the procedure?<\/div><div data-id='controls-accordions-0-panel-will-i-be-awake-or-asleep-during-the-procedure' class='em-panel__control' role='tab' aria-selected='false' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='accordions-0-panel-will-i-be-awake-or-asleep-during-the-procedure'>Will I be awake or asleep during the procedure?<\/div><div data-id='controls-accordions-0-panel-will-i-feel-any-discomfort-or-pain-during-or-after-the-procedure' class='em-panel__control' role='tab' aria-selected='false' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='accordions-0-panel-will-i-feel-any-discomfort-or-pain-during-or-after-the-procedure'>Will I feel any discomfort or pain during or after the procedure?<\/div><div data-id='controls-accordions-0-panel-how-soon-after-the-procedure-can-i-return-to-my-normal-activities' class='em-panel__control' role='tab' aria-selected='false' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='accordions-0-panel-how-soon-after-the-procedure-can-i-return-to-my-normal-activities'>How soon after the procedure can I return to my normal activities?<\/div><div data-id='controls-accordions-0-panel-how-long-will-spaceoar-hydrogel-remain-in-my-body' class='em-panel__control' role='tab' aria-selected='false' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='accordions-0-panel-how-long-will-spaceoar-hydrogel-remain-in-my-body'>How long will SpaceOAR hydrogel remain in my body?<\/div><div data-id='controls-accordions-0-panel-has-spaceoar-hydrogel-been-clinically-tested' class='em-panel__control' role='tab' aria-selected='false' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='accordions-0-panel-has-spaceoar-hydrogel-been-clinically-tested'>Has SpaceOAR hydrogel been clinically tested?<\/div><div data-id='controls-accordions-0-panel-what-are-the-risks-associated-with-spaceoar-hydrogel' class='em-panel__control' role='tab' aria-selected='false' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='accordions-0-panel-what-are-the-risks-associated-with-spaceoar-hydrogel'>What are the risks associated with spaceOAR Hydrogel?<\/div><\/div><\/nav><div class='em-panel__container'>\n\t\t\t<div id='controls-accordions-0-panel-how-is-spaceoar-hydrogel-implanted-put-into-place' class='em-panel__control' role='tab' aria-selected='false' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='accordions-0-panel-how-is-spaceoar-hydrogel-implanted-put-into-place'>How is SpaceOAR hydrogel implanted? (put into place)<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id='accordions-0-panel-how-is-spaceoar-hydrogel-implanted-put-into-place' class='em-panel' role='tabpanel' aria-hidden='true' aria-labelledby='controls-accordions-0-panel-how-is-spaceoar-hydrogel-implanted-put-into-place'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='em-panel__content'><br \/>\nThe SpaceOAR hydrogel is injected as liquid through a small needle between the rectum and the prostate. Your doctor will use ultrasound imaging to ensure correct placement.<br \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class='em-panel__container'>\n\t\t\t<div id='controls-accordions-0-panel-what-do-i-need-to-do-to-get-ready-before-the-procedure' class='em-panel__control' role='tab' aria-selected='false' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='accordions-0-panel-what-do-i-need-to-do-to-get-ready-before-the-procedure'>What do I need to do to get ready before the procedure?<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id='accordions-0-panel-what-do-i-need-to-do-to-get-ready-before-the-procedure' class='em-panel' role='tabpanel' aria-hidden='true' aria-labelledby='controls-accordions-0-panel-what-do-i-need-to-do-to-get-ready-before-the-procedure'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='em-panel__content'><br \/>\nYour doctor will give you instructions on how to prepare for the procedure and information about any anesthesia you will receive.<br \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class='em-panel__container'>\n\t\t\t<div id='controls-accordions-0-panel-will-i-be-awake-or-asleep-during-the-procedure' class='em-panel__control' role='tab' aria-selected='false' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='accordions-0-panel-will-i-be-awake-or-asleep-during-the-procedure'>Will I be awake or asleep during the procedure?<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id='accordions-0-panel-will-i-be-awake-or-asleep-during-the-procedure' class='em-panel' role='tabpanel' aria-hidden='true' aria-labelledby='controls-accordions-0-panel-will-i-be-awake-or-asleep-during-the-procedure'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='em-panel__content'><br \/>\nSpaceOAR hydrogel can be implanted under local, regional or general anesthesia. You should discuss with your doctor which type of anesthesia will work best for you.<br \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class='em-panel__container'>\n\t\t\t<div id='controls-accordions-0-panel-will-i-feel-any-discomfort-or-pain-during-or-after-the-procedure' class='em-panel__control' role='tab' aria-selected='false' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='accordions-0-panel-will-i-feel-any-discomfort-or-pain-during-or-after-the-procedure'>Will I feel any discomfort or pain during or after the procedure?<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id='accordions-0-panel-will-i-feel-any-discomfort-or-pain-during-or-after-the-procedure' class='em-panel' role='tabpanel' aria-hidden='true' aria-labelledby='controls-accordions-0-panel-will-i-feel-any-discomfort-or-pain-during-or-after-the-procedure'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='em-panel__content'><br \/>\nYour doctor will use a local, regional or general anesthesia and the injection site will be numbed, so you may feel a pinprick or pressure but should not feel any discomfort. Following the implantation, you may experience some temporary discomfort at the injection site. SpaceOAR hydrogel patients typically report no prolonged discomfort from the implanted gel.<br \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class='em-panel__container'>\n\t\t\t<div id='controls-accordions-0-panel-how-soon-after-the-procedure-can-i-return-to-my-normal-activities' class='em-panel__control' role='tab' aria-selected='false' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='accordions-0-panel-how-soon-after-the-procedure-can-i-return-to-my-normal-activities'>How soon after the procedure can I return to my normal activities?<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id='accordions-0-panel-how-soon-after-the-procedure-can-i-return-to-my-normal-activities' class='em-panel' role='tabpanel' aria-hidden='true' aria-labelledby='controls-accordions-0-panel-how-soon-after-the-procedure-can-i-return-to-my-normal-activities'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='em-panel__content'><br \/>\nYou should be able to go back to your normal activities right away. Check with your doctor about anything you should avoid after the procedure and during your<br \/>\nradiation treatments.<br \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class='em-panel__container'>\n\t\t\t<div id='controls-accordions-0-panel-how-long-will-spaceoar-hydrogel-remain-in-my-body' class='em-panel__control' role='tab' aria-selected='false' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='accordions-0-panel-how-long-will-spaceoar-hydrogel-remain-in-my-body'>How long will SpaceOAR hydrogel remain in my body?<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id='accordions-0-panel-how-long-will-spaceoar-hydrogel-remain-in-my-body' class='em-panel' role='tabpanel' aria-hidden='true' aria-labelledby='controls-accordions-0-panel-how-long-will-spaceoar-hydrogel-remain-in-my-body'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='em-panel__content'><br \/>\nSpaceOAR hydrogel stays in place, separating your prostate and rectum, for about 3 months. After 6 months, the hydrogel is naturally absorbed into the body and removed in your urine.<br \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class='em-panel__container'>\n\t\t\t<div id='controls-accordions-0-panel-has-spaceoar-hydrogel-been-clinically-tested' class='em-panel__control' role='tab' aria-selected='false' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='accordions-0-panel-has-spaceoar-hydrogel-been-clinically-tested'>Has SpaceOAR hydrogel been clinically tested?<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id='accordions-0-panel-has-spaceoar-hydrogel-been-clinically-tested' class='em-panel' role='tabpanel' aria-hidden='true' aria-labelledby='controls-accordions-0-panel-has-spaceoar-hydrogel-been-clinically-tested'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='em-panel__content'><br \/>\nSpaceOAR hydrogel has been evaluated in many clinical studies and shown to be safe and effective in reducing side effects. In the U.S., 222 prostate cancer patients participated in a multi-center, randomized, patient-blinded clinical study. Study results showed that the hydrogel was safe and effective. The average SpaceOAR hydrogel study patient gained \u00bd inch of space between the prostate and rectum, and had significant reduction in radiation dose to the rectum resulting in significantly fewer rectal side effects.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Follow-up Study<\/h5>\n<p>Three years after treatment, patients from the study were asked to report on their Quality of Life for bowel, urinary and sexual functions. These patient-reported outcomes showed that SpaceOAR hydrogel patients experienced significantly fewer long-term rectal side effects, were more likely to maintain sexual function, and had significantly higher patient reported scores for urinary and bowel Quality of Life.<br \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class='em-panel__container'>\n\t\t\t<div id='controls-accordions-0-panel-what-are-the-risks-associated-with-spaceoar-hydrogel' class='em-panel__control' role='tab' aria-selected='false' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='accordions-0-panel-what-are-the-risks-associated-with-spaceoar-hydrogel'>What are the risks associated with spaceOAR Hydrogel?<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div id='accordions-0-panel-what-are-the-risks-associated-with-spaceoar-hydrogel' class='em-panel' role='tabpanel' aria-hidden='true' aria-labelledby='controls-accordions-0-panel-what-are-the-risks-associated-with-spaceoar-hydrogel'>\n\t\t\t\t<div class='em-panel__content'><br \/>\nPotential complications associated with SpaceOAR hydrogel include but are not limited to pain associated with SpaceOAR hydrogel injection; pain or discomfort associated with SpaceOAR hydrogel, needle penetration of the bladder, prostate, rectal wall, rectum, or urethra; injection of SpaceOAR hydrogel into the bladder, prostate, rectal wall, rectum, or urethra; local inflammatory reactions; infection; injection of air, fluid or SpaceOAR hydrogel intravascularly; urinary retention; rectal mucosal damage, ulcers, necrosis; bleeding; constipation; and rectal urgency.<br \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<p><em>*Content provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spaceoar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SpaceOAR hydrogel<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","layer_is_content_auto_columns":false,"sidebar_position":"right","widgets":false,"layer_icon":"","layer_icon_position":"left","layer_background_color":"","layer_id":""}]}],"int_alt_page_title":"SpaceOAR Hydrogel","int_page_description":"<h4>Minimizing the Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy<\/h4>\n","int_masthead_image":false,"int_page_icon":"","int_secondary_cta_override":false,"int_secondary_cta_is_hidden":false,"header_scripts":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - 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