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ELIGARD is a prescription drug, given by injection, for the management of advanced prostate cancer. However, there is no known cure for prostate cancer.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY IMFORMATION

ELIGARD should not be used by women, children, or anyone who is allergic to the drug leuprolide acetate or any of the ingredients of ELIGARD. Leuprolide acetate can cause harm to the fetus if given to a pregnant woman.

ELIGARD, like other drugs in its class, causes a temporary increase in testosterone during the first and second weeks of treatment. Patients may experience worsening of symptoms or new symptoms during the first weeks of treatment, including bone pain, nerve damage, blood in the urine, pressure on the spine, or difficulty urinating. If your cancer has spread to the spine or urinary tract, urinary blockage or pressure in the spine may occur and can sometimes lead to paralysis, which may be fatal. You may require close medical attention during the first few weeks of therapy and you should notify your doctor if you develop any new or worsened symptoms after beginning treatment with ELIGARD.

The most common injection site side effects are temporary burning and stinging, pain, bruising and redness. The most common systemic adverse events include mild to severe hot flashes/sweats, fatigue, weakness, fever, muscle pain, testicular shrinkage and breast enlargement. For more information on these and other side effects, please talk to your doctor.

Prostate Cancer Support Organizations

Here are some support organizations that can help you learn more about prostate cancer:

Cancer Care

Cancer Care is a nonprofit agency that offers free professional services to people with cancer and their loved ones. Services include counseling, education, assistance with finding resources, and financial assistance.

275 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York 10001
Telephone: 1-800-813-HOPE (4673)
Internet Address: www.cancercare.org
E-mail Address: info@cancercare.org

American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a community-based voluntary health organization with more than 3,400 offices across the United States. Its Web site offers authoritative information on prostate cancer, including an overview of basic biology, treatment options, and statistics for patients and information about research opportunities and funding for professionals.

1599 Clifton Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329-4251
Telephone: 1-800-ACS-2345
Internet Address: www.cancer.org

Prostate Cancer Foundation

The Prostate Cancer Foundation is a philanthropic organization that funds prostate cancer research. This site provides detailed information about prostate cancer, publications, an online support group, events to raise money for research, information on clinical trial participation, and results of recent research.

1250 Fourth Street, Suite 360
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Telephone: 1-800-757-CURE or 1-310-570-4700
Internet Address: www.capcure.org

National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute Web site’s section on prostate cancer offers information for both patients and health-care professionals. Topics covered include treatment, prevention, genetics and causes, screening and testing, clinical trials, cancer literature, research, and statistics.

Suite 3036A
Building 82, Room 123
6116 Executive Blvd. MSC8322
Bethesda, MD 20892
Telephone: 1-800-4-CANCER (422-6237)
Internet Address: www.cancer.gov

Prostate Conditions Education Council

The mission of the Prostate Conditions Education Council is to save lives through awareness and the education of men, the women in their lives as well as the medical community about the prevalence of prostate cancer, the importance of early detection, available treatment options and other men’s health issues. To conduct nation wide screenings for men and perform research that will help the detection and treatment of prostate cancer and other mens health issues.

5299 DTC Blvd., Suite 345
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Telephone: 866-477-6788 or 303-316-4685
Internet Address: www.pcaw.com

Us Too! International, Inc.

Us TOO International is a nonprofit, grassroots organization started in 1990 by prostate cancer survivors. Us TOO, through its publications and more than 325 chapter support groups in the United States and worldwide, helps men and their families learn more about prostate cancer so they can make better decisions on detection, treatment and survivorship.

5003 Fairview Ave.
Downers Grove, IL 60615
Telephone: 1-800-80USTOO (1-800-808-7866)
Internet Address: www.ustoo.com

Questions to Ask Your Doctor
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