Support For Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer

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How to talk to your doctor

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If you are interested in PROVENGE, it is important to talk to your urologist or oncologist to find out if PROVENGE is right for you. We’ve collected some common questions you could consider asking at your next doctor’s appointment.

Questions to ask your doctor about PROVENGE

What are the possible advantages of PROVENGE for me?
What are the possible side effects of PROVENGE?
Do I need to get a bone scan or other imaging test to look for cancer that has spread before my treatment with PROVENGE?
How is PROVENGE given to me and how long does treatment take?
Does your office provide PROVENGE?
If not, can you recommend a doctor who does?
How can I get started with PROVENGE?

Some doctors may not be able to provide PROVENGE. If your doctor does not offer PROVENGE, ask about a referral to a doctor who does.

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To find a doctor who can administer PROVENGE, simply enter your ZIP code in our Doctor Locator.

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INDICATION

PROVENGE^® (sipuleucel-T) is a prescription medicine that is used to treat certain patients with advanced prostate cancer. PROVENGE is made from your own immune cells.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Before getting PROVENGE, tell your doctor about all your medical problems, including problems with your heart or lungs, or if you have had a stroke
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription drugs, vitamins, and dietary supplements
PROVENGE is made from your own immune cells, collected approximately 3 days before each scheduled infusion of PROVENGE. The collection is called “leukapheresis” (pronounced loo-kuh-fuh-REE-sis). You will get PROVENGE in 3 intravenous infusions (put into your veins), about 2 weeks apart. Each infusion takes about 60 minutes. You will then be monitored for at least 30 minutes. Your doctor will give you a schedule for your cell collection and infusion appointments. It is very important that you arrive on time for your appointments
The most common side effects of PROVENGE include chills, fatigue, fever, back pain, nausea, joint ache, and headache. These are not all the possible side effects of PROVENGE treatment
PROVENGE infusion can cause serious reactions. Tell your doctor right away if you:
- Have breathing problems, chest pains, racing heart or irregular heartbeats, high or low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, nausea, or vomiting after getting PROVENGE. Any of these may be signs of heart or lung problems
- Develop numbness or weakness on one side of the body, decreased vision in one eye, or difficulty speaking. Any of these may be signs of a stroke
- Develop symptoms of thrombosis which may include: pain and/or swelling of an arm or leg with warmth over the affected area, discoloration of an arm or leg, unexplained shortness of breath, chest pain that worsens on deep breathing
- Get a fever over 100°F, or redness or pain at the infusion or collections sites. Any of these may be signs of infection
Tell your doctor about any side effect that concerns you or does not go away. For more information, talk with your doctor

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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