Prostate cancer is now the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men.
In 1997, the American Cancer Society estimated that 334,500 men were newly diagnosed with prostate cancer and that approximately 41,800 will die from the disease in 1997. Men will be able to visit their physician's office every 16 weeks for an injection. It's convenient for the patients. Lupron Depot-4 Month 30 mg works by inhibiting the production of the hormone testosterone, which may play a significant role in the growth of prostate cancer. Decreasing the levels of testosterone in the body may also alleviate bone pain and some urinary problems that may be associated with metastatic prostate cancer.