Boston Scientific Series #5: Paul Wheaton - Patient Advocate

**Trigger Warning**Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Paul Wheaton as part of our paid series with Boston Scientific where Steven talks about his experience of cancer, late effects of treatment and views of SpaceOAR™. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Paul’s experience of cancer treatment and late effects following treatment.2) read: Macmillan Cancer Support - managing the bowel late effects of pelvic radiotherapy: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/stories-and-media/booklets/managing-the-bowel-late-effects-of-pelvic-radiotherapy3) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR Vue™ Hydrogel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WblIxPtVQ2M&t=1s.4) watch this video by Boston Scientific on SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel Procedural Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRzGb0bJwDk.Complete this form for your accredited digital badge: https://bit.ly/3GbtR1X.Links from podcast:Boston Scientific website: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/home.htmlBoston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel: https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-EU/products/hydrogel-spacers/spaceoar-hydrogel.htmlBoston Scientific SpaceOAR Hydrogel Spacer for Reducing Radiation Toxicity During Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer. A Systematic Review: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-mh/resources/spaceoar-hydrogel/2021-Literature-Review-spaceOAR.pdfBoston Scientific SpaceOAR™ Hydrogel is Associated with Lower Rectal Toxicity and Higher  Bowel Quality of Life in Late Follow-up: Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis: https://www.bostonscientific.com/content/dam/bostonscientific/uro-bph/UROPH-827401-AA-Infographic%20-%20SpaceOARHydrogel.Meta-Analysis-FINAL.EU.pdfProstate Cancer UK risk and symptoms:https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/risk-and-symptomsProstate Cancer UK risk checker: https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checkerProstate Cancer UK treatment publications: https://shop.prostatecanceruk.org/our-publications/treatmentsProstate Cancer UK online community: https://community.prostatecanceruk.org/Tackle Prostate Cancer: https://tackleprostate.org/Tackle Prostate Cancer find a support group: https://tackleprostate.org/about-prostate-cancer/find-a-support-group/Macmillan Cancer Support - managing the bowel late effects of pelvic radiotherapy: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/stories-and-media/booklets/managing-the-bowel-late-effects-of-pelvic-radiotherapyPlease like and subscribe to Rad Chat on your podcast library.Our links:Link Tree:https://linktr.ee/radchat Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RadChatPodcast/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rad__chat/ LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/radtalk Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@rad_chat Twitter:https://twitter.com/rad__chat?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radchat2259Music and jingle credits: Dr. Ben Potts and Adam Cooke.Boston Scientific Disclaimer:CAUTION: The law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician. Indications, contraindications, warnings, and instructions for use can be found in the product labelling supplied with each device or at www.IFU-BSCI.com. Products shown for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. This material not intended for use in France.Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Paul Wheaton was compensated by Boston Scientific for their contribution to this presentation.This podcast is sponsored by Boston Scientific.Results from case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary.This material is intended to discuss common clinical considerations and procedural steps for the use of the reference technology but may not be appropriate for every patient or case. Decisions surrounding patient care depend on the physician’s professional judgement in consideration of all available information for the individual case.Products discussed are for INFORMATION purposes only and may not be approved or for sale in certain countries. Please check availability with your local sales representative or customer service. SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels are intended to temporarily position the anterior rectal wall away from the prostate during radiotherapy for prostate cancer and in creating this space it is the intent of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels to reduce the radiation dose delivered to the anterior rectum. SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels contain Polyethylene Glycol (PEG). SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogel contains iodine. Prior to using these devices, please review the Instructions for Use for a complete listing of indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions and potential adverse events. As with any medical treatment, there are some risks involved with the use of SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels. Potential complications associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels include, but are not limited to: pain associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels injection, pain or discomfort associated with SpaceOAR and SpaceOAR Vue Hydrogels, local inflammatory reactions, infection (including abscess), urinary retention, urgency, constipation (acute, chronic, or secondary to outlet perforation), rectal tenesmus/muscle spasm, mucosal damage, ulcers, fistula, perforation (including prostate, bladder, urethra, rectum), necrosis, allergic reaction (localized or more sever...