Prostate cancer is a disease that can affect any man, but there are a number of risk factors to be aware of and discuss with your doctor if you have any concerns.
- Age: Men under 50 have a very low risk of prostate cancer; when they reach 50, the risk increases.
- Ethnicity: African American men have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer than white American men.
- Genetics: Men whose fathers and/or brothers have had prostate cancer are at increased risk, more so if more than one first-degree relative (father or brother) is affected. If the relative with prostate cancer is young, the risk is even higher. In men under the age of 56, a single gene may be responsible for about 65% of prostate cancers.
- Diet: The higher rates of prostate cancer in the developed world seem to be associated with diets high in animal fat.
WHAT IS FIRMAGON?
FIRMAGON® is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
FIRMAGON® should not be given to people who are allergic to any of the ingredients in FIRMAGON®. It should not be given to women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. FIRMAGON® can harm an unborn baby when given to a pregnant woman.
Before receiving FIRMAGON®, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you have any heart problems, problems with balance of your body salts or electrolytes (such as, sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium), or have kidney or liver problems.
The common side effects of FIRMAGON® include: hot flashes, injection site pain, redness and swelling (especially with the first dose), weight gain, increase in some liver enzymes, tiredness, hypertension, back and joint pain, chills, urinary tract infection, and decrease sex drive and trouble with erectile function (impotence).
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