Dr. Robert Takesuye

Space OAR, an innovative protective device for prostate cancer treatments

January 5, 2024

SpaceOAR (a hydrogel “rectal spacer”) is used in prostate cancer radiation therapy to help protect healthy tissue and improve quality of life during and after treatment. It’s placed between the prostate and rectum just before radiation therapy to temporarily create space and reduce the amount of radiation the rectum receives. http://www.spaceoar.com+1 Key Benefits 1. Reduces … More Space OAR, an innovative protective device for prostate cancer treatments

Colonoscopy at age 50, check that box off!

July 31, 2017

OK, Coronado Class of 1985, Naval Academy Prep School Class of 1986 and U.S. Naval Academy class of 1990, we are all due for a colonoscopy or due very soon. For my patients and other followers, this is a cancer prevention screening, no different than a mammogram or a pap smear. Proper screening can prevent … More Colonoscopy at age 50, check that box off!