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Prostate Cancer Support Groups
Talking to other people who have prostate cancer can be very helpful. The best way
to meet others who are going through what you are going through is by attending
a prostate cancer support group.
To find a prostate cancer support group near you, call one of these organizations.
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
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.
930 N. York Road, Suite 50
Hinsdale, IL 60521-2993
Telephone: 1-800-808-7866
Internet Address:
www.ustoo.com
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Indication
ELIGARD is a prescription drug, given by injection, for the management of advanced
prostate cancer. However, there is no known cure for prostate cancer.
Important Safety Information
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.
ELIGARD, like other drugs in its class, causes a temporary increase in testosterone
during the first week 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, or difficulty urinating. The most common side effects
are hot flashes, injection site pain (including burning and stinging), fatigue,
and testicular atrophy.
Please see and full mixing and administration instructions.
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for information on drug anti-counterfeiting.
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