Prostate cancer

How CenterWell Specialty Pharmacy® can help

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men after skin cancer.¹ When you’re diagnosed, it’s normal to feel lost or uncertain. Learn more about the disease and what we can do to support you on the road ahead.

What is prostate cancer?²

Prostate cancer starts in the prostate gland—a small, walnut-shaped organ that produces the fluid that makes semen.

Prostate cancer can be slow-growing or aggressive. Slow-growing prostate cancer may not cause any symptoms and remain in the prostate. But male hormones, such as testosterone, can cause prostate cancer cells to grow and spread to other parts of the body, resulting in advanced prostate cancer.

Early-stage prostate cancer usually doesn’t show many signs and symptoms but can be caught through regular screenings. Advanced prostate cancer is more evident due to symptoms such as:³

  • Problems urinating or a weak stream
  • Urinating frequently, especially at night
  • Blood in urine or semen
  • Trouble getting an erection
  • Pain in the hips, back or chest
  • Weakness or numbness in the legs or feet 
  • Loss of bladder or bowel control from cancer

Prostate cancer can be treated by using a combination of therapies and medications. CenterWell Specialty Pharmacy offers medications to treat prostate cancer, as directed by your prescriber. These medications target cancer cells and stop them from spreading.⁴

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy uses medications that are given by IV or taken by mouth. It is the main form of treatment for prostate cancer.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy uses your own immune system to fight cancer by boosting or changing how the immune system works to attack cancer cells.

Medications

  • Abiraterone acetate, fine-particle (Yonsa®)
  • Abiraterone acetate (Zytiga®)
  • Apalutamide (Erleada®)
  • Darolutamide (Nubeqa®)
  • Enzalutamide (Xtandi®)

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Emotional support

Get 1-on-1 support from healthcare professionals who understand what you’re going through. We’ll listen to your concerns, answer your questions and help you manage any stress or anxiety.

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Financial assistance

Don’t stress the bills. We work with financial assistance programs like grants, foundations and manufacturers to help you get the care you deserve. We’ll also assist you with the application process. 

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Clinical guidance

Receive personalized support regularly and instructions on how to take your meds. We’ll also work with your doctor to adjust your therapy if you’re experiencing side effects.

Sources

  1. “Prostate Cancer,” American Cancer Society, last accessed October 9, 2023.
  2. “What Is Prostate Cancer?," American Cancer Society, last accessed October 6, 2023.
  3. "Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer," American Cancer Society, last accessed October 6, 2023.
  4. "Treating Prostate Cancer," American Cancer Society, last accessed October 6, 2023.

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