Prostate cancer is now the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American men.
In 1995, the American Cancer Society estimated that 244,000 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer and that 40,400 died from the disease. Men will no longer have to visit their physician's office every month for an injection. It's a lot more convenient for the patients and it could lead to reduced overall treatment costs. Lupron Depot - 3 Month 22.5 mg works by shutting down the production of the hormone testosterone, which plays a significant role in the growth of prostate cancer. Decreasing the levels of testosterone in the body also alleviates the bone pain and urinary problems that may be associated with metastatic prostate cancer.