A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF YOUR ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER (APC) DIAGNOSIS

WHAT DOES A DIAGNOSIS OF APC MEAN?

A diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer (APC) can mean a lot of different things, ranging from your PSA level to your Gleason score, to the size and location of your tumor. Your doctor will explain the details of this diagnosis as it relates to you.2

ADT IS A COMMON TREATMENT FOR APC

Testosterone, a male sex hormone found in the testicles, makes cells grow in the prostate. In patients with prostate cancer, testosterone may also fuel tumor growth.
The goal of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is to reduce testosterone levels in your body, thus taking fuel away from the cancer.3

DIFFERENT ADTs CAN WORK IN DIFFERENT WAYS

There are different types of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), and some can cause an increase in testosterone during the first week of treatment. Patients taking these kinds of ADT may experience worsening of symptoms or onset of new symptoms during the first few weeks of treatment. These symptoms may include bone pain, blockage of the urinary tract that can reduce urine flow out of the body, and compression of the spinal cord.3

“Nearly 242,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, and each and every one of them will have to find a strong, knowledgeable team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to help guide him through the process at each step of the way.”1