ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER
PROSTATE CANCER IS THE MOST COMMONLY DIAGNOSED CANCER IN MEN BESIDES SKIN CANCER AND THE SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF CANCER DEATH IN MEN IN THE U.S.
MEN ARE LIVING WITH PROSTATE CANCER INTHE U.S. 3.1+ MILLION
AMERICAN MEN
WILL BE DIAGNOSED WITH PROSTATE CANCER INTHEIR LIFETIME
PROSTATE CANCER IN THE BONES When prostate cancer spreads, it most often spreads to the bones. This can weaken the bones, cause pain, and increase the risk of fractures. Drugs approved by the FDA are available for the treatment of prostate cancer that has spread to the bones. Maintaining Bone Health Hormone therapy can weaken bones over time. Medicines and lifestyle changes may help prevent bone loss and improve bone density. Some ways to improve bone health are: Strive for a healthy diet Include weight-bearing exercises in your daily routine. Be sure to talk to your healthcare professional before starting a new exercise routine. Take calcium (600 mg twice daily) and vitamin D (400-500 IU twice daily) supplements to help slow bone loss LIVING WITH ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER Living with advanced prostate cancer can lead to shifting lifestyle priorities and may cause anxiety. Reduce anxiety by: Talking about these fears with friends or loved ones Joining a prostate cancer support group Writing down thoughts in a journal Speaking with a counselor
Treatment teams, patients, and families can work together to manage side effects from cancer and from its treatments.
Within 5 years of diagnosis, 10%–20% of men with prostate cancer globally will develop CRPC.
Patients should work with their doctor to further understand advanced prostate cancer and what they can do to prepare. Visit www.zerocancer.org for more information.
A PATIENT EDUCATION SERIES
American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2023. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2023.
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