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XGEVA^® is a prescription medicine used to prevent fracture, spinal cord compression, or the need for radiation or surgery to bone in patients with multiple myeloma and in patients with bone metastases from solid tumors.

XGEVA^® is a prescription medicine used to prevent fracture, spinal cord compression, or the need for radiation or surgery to bone in patients(see more)

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Cancer & your bones

Ask your doctor if your bones are at risk.

Use this conversation starter to help.

What are serious bone problems?

When your bones are weakened by cancer, you are at risk for serious bone problems, which are:

Broken bones (fractures)

A need for bone surgery

A need for radiation treatments to the bone

Pressure on the spinal cord (compression)

Serious bone problems may be unexpected and disrupt the things you are planning for, so it is important to look for signs and symptoms early.

Watch out for common symptoms of a serious bone problem, including:

Pain
Sudden, severe pain that prevents movement
Difficulty urinating
Constipation
Lack of bowel or bladder control
Numbness
Weakness
Paralysis

Other symptoms could occur. Tell your doctor about any symptoms you may have.

Have you talked with your doctor about serious bone problems?

These questions can help

START THE CONVERSATION

Good news!

There are bone-targeting medicines specifically designed to help prevent serious bone problems before they happen.

Read on to learn more about the risk to your bones or click here to see how XGEVA^® can help.

How does cancer put your bones at risk?

Certain types of cancer can weaken your bones. This is caused by bone metastases from solid tumors, such as breast or prostate cancer, or bone lesions in multiple myeloma.

Without a proper prevention plan in place, you are much more likely to have serious bone problems.

Click on the tabs below to learn more.

Tap on the tabs below to learn more.

SOLID TUMORS
MULTIPLE MYELOMA

Bone metastases, or “bone mets,” occur when cancer cells from solid tumors spread from the original (primary) tumor to the bone. Bone is a common place for cancer to spread in breast, prostate, and other types of solid tumors, which can lead to serious bone problems.

In one study, serious bone problems
happened quickly

IN BREAST CANCER

Within 3 months of a bone met diagnosis

About 1 in 3 women experienced
a serious bone problem

IN PROSTATE CANCER

Within 3 months of a bone met diagnosis

About 1 in 4 men experienced
a serious bone problem

Bone lesions (LEE•shuns)—weak spots in your bones—are a common problem for 9 out of 10 people who have multiple myeloma. Lesions often cause serious bone problems.

Having multiple myeloma puts people at risk for serious bone problems

IN MULTIPLE MYELOMA

About 3 in 5 people experienced a
serious bone problem

Real-life story:

See what preventing serious bone problems with XGEVA^® means to Maggie.

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Bones & healthy living

How can I go the extra mile with my health?

Little changes to your lifestyle could go a long way during treatment for cancer. Consider these diet and exercise tips with your healthcare team.

Eat a healthy diet

Cancer treatment may cause changes to your appetite, but healthy eating is still important. Here are just a few recommendations to work toward getting the most out of your diet.

AVOID SPICY

FOODS

EAT SMALLER PORTIONS

MORE FREQUENTLY

DRINK

WATER

INCREASE YOUR

PROTEIN INTAKE

WORK WITH

A NUTRITIONIST

Get regular exercise

Moderate, aerobic exercises like these could play a pivotal role in your sense of well-being, helping to increase muscle strength, maintain flexibility, control your weight, and help protect your bones.

RIDE A

STATIONARY BIKE

STRETCH

DAILY

TRY GENTLE

YOGA

LIFT LIGHT

WEIGHTS

TAKE DAILY

WALKS

Get recipes, exercises, and tips

for people whose bones are weakened due to cancer. Click here to get a free copy.

Start the conversation

Use these questions to
talk with your doctor

Ready to Start XGEVA^®?

Financial support with the cost of XGEVA^®, answers to treatment questions, help with insurance forms, downloadable resources—they’re all here.

Ready to learn how you could protect your bones?