Support for men with prostate cancer
Talking to other men and caregivers facing the same challenges can be immensely helpful. Below is a list of organizations that provide support groups, as well as resources, for men living with prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer advocacy groups help you and your loved ones navigate the cancer landscape. They can connect you with medical professionals, support groups and financial assistance. Advocacy groups also raise funds for advancing treatment options.
1-616-453-1477
1-800-757-CURE (2873)
1-800-641-PCRI (7274)
1-800-808-7866
1-888-245-9455
Becoming your own advocate means learning as much as you can about prostate cancer. The following organizations will help you learn about your condition, treatment options and how you can support your medical care through healthy lifestyle choices.
1-202-543-MHN-1 (6461) ext.101
1-800-828-7866
(see “Learn About Cancer”)
1-800-227-2345
You may be nervous about the financial aspects of being diagnosed with cancer, but there are many organizations dedicated to helping you with those costs. You should also check with your doctor’s office to see if other assistance is available.
You may
be nervous about the financial aspects of being diagnosed
with cancer, but there are many organizations dedicated to
helping you with those costs. Speak with the organizations
below to see what type of assistance they may be able to
offer. You should also check with your doctor’s office to
see if other assistance is available. This is provided for
informational purposes only and does not indicate an
endorsement or sponsorship.
1-866-55-COPAY (2-6729) or
1-212-601-9750
1-800-675-8416
www.medicineassistancetool.org
1-866-512-3861
Important Safety Information
ELIGARD® is used for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. ELIGARD is a prescription medication that must be administered by a health care professional.
The most common injection site reactions are transient burning and stinging, pain, bruising, and redness. The most common side effects include hot flashes/sweats, fatigue, weakness, muscle pain, dizziness, clamminess, testicular shrinkage, decreased erections and enlargement of breasts. Other side effects, including thinning of bones that may lead to fracture, and rare but serious problems with the pituitary gland in the brain, have been reported with ELIGARD.
These are not all the possible side effects of ELIGARD. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see Full Prescribing Information for additional Important Safety Information.
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ELIGARD® is used for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. ELIGARD is a prescription medication that must be administered by a health care professional.
ELIGARD® is used for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. ELIGARD is a prescription medication that must be administered by a health care professional.