Martin Hansen
Martin was diagnosed with prostate cancer last fall. When presented with
the treatment options he decided that Cyberknife was the best option for
him. His urologist referred him to Dr. Nathan Tennyson who recommended
he have SpaceOAR hydrogel prior to starting treatment. He explained that
this is a new product designed to reduce the side effects of radiation
treatment to the prostate. Martin underwent five Cyberknife treatments
and experienced no side effects. He will continue to be followed by his
physicians but is optimistic about the outcome. “At our first meeting
Dr. Tennyson was very informative, gave me a sense of comfort and he was
positive about the treatment and the results. The staff at the cancer
center is wonderful, you can’t beat them. I gave them all a hug
when I came in for my follow up visit”.
Stephen Blaschke
Last fall my PSA rose significantly, after undergoing a biopsy I was diagnosed
with prostate cancer. I saw a surgeon and a radiation oncologist, spent
several weeks researching the options and speaking with other prostate
cancer patients. I opted to have radiation. The question then became where
to have my treatment, I spend part of the year in Spokane, Washington
so I could either have my treatment in the cold, icy weather or in sunny
south Florida. I decided the better option would be Florida! I was fortunate
to find Dr. Raj Rajpara and the cancer center at Jupiter Medical Center.
They were using a new product, SpaceOAR hydrogel, that minimizes side
effects. I did well with my treatment and did not experience any significant
side effects. "This was a first-class experience, I was extremely
pleased with Dr. Rajpara and the entire team. Everyone was very professional
and always on time. I was in and out quickly for my treatment and went
on with my day.”
Oded’s Story
Oded was diagnosed with prostate cancer several years ago. It was considered
a low risk tumor and he was put on active surveillance. When his PSA began
to rise he started to research treatment options and found Cyberknife
was recommended. He discussed this treatment with his urologist who agreed
that it was an option for him. Oded was in the process of moving to Jupiter
and after doing some research found Dr. Raj Rajpara at Jupiter Medical
Center. His urologist knew Dr. Rajpara and recommended he see him. Dr.
Rajpara recommended he receive an injection of SpaceOAR hyrdrogel prior
to his treatment to lessen the side effects associated with treating prostate
cancer. Cyberknife treatments were given every other day for a total of
five treatments. Oded experienced some side effects, discussed them with
Dr. Rajpara and they were managed effectively. Within a week after completing
his treatment Oded was feeling good, back in the gym and traveling. “I
felt very comfortable with Dr. Rajpara from the beginning, he is very
knowledgeable. I think I was lucky to find him and the treatment I had.”