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.
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*Serious bone problems are defined as broken bones (fractures), the need for surgery to bones, the need for radiation treatments to the bone, and spinal cord compression.1
Alongside your healthcare team and loved ones, there is a wide range of other supportive resources available to you online.
These third-party cancer support resources are for your information only.
Amgen does not endorse and is not responsible for the content included in these resources.
The Susan G. Komen Foundation® mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.
The Prostate Health Education Network mission is to increase the overall support and resources to wage a war on prostate cancer that will eventually lead to a cure for the disease for the benefit of all men.
The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is devoted to cancer prevention and early detection while raising support for cancer prevention research, education, advocacy, and outreach programs nationwide.
The CSC is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer® is a national initiative to increase awareness of important resources for those facing all stages of cancer, from preventing cancer to living as a survivor.
The NCCS advocates for quality cancer care for all people touched by cancer.
Great care starts with you
Hearing that your loved one's cancer has weakened their bones can be difficult, especially when you learn that they are now at risk for serious bone problems. Taking time to come to terms with that news is the first step in helping them through their journey.
Learn about what can happen when cancer impacts the bones so you can support your loved one. Familiarize yourself with the risk of serious bone problems,2-4 so you can take an active role in your loved one's treatment journey.
*Serious bone problems are defined as broken bones (fractures), the need for surgery to bones, the need for radiation treatments to the bone, and spinal cord compression.1
From institution materials to advocacy networks, there are many resources you can access to be the caregiver your loved one needs. Below each group are suggested tools to help you with your care:
American Cancer Society
A nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.
CancerCare
A national organization that provides free, professional support services and information to help people manage the emotional, practical, and financial challenges of cancer.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Info Center
For patients with metastatic breast cancer and their caregivers.
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
The NCI is the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training.
Cancer Support Community (CSC)
As the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the CSC is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
LUNGevity
LUNGevity is changing outcomes for people with lung cancer through research, education, and support.
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Informed patients and caregivers are empowered to make informed decisions. Learn about multiple myeloma, the efforts that are being made to cure it, the resulting treatments that are available, and more.
Sharsheret
The national not-for-profit organization offers support on their website for caregivers and their loved ones who are facing breast cancer.
ZERO
The End of Prostate Cancer is a national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer. ZERO advances research, and seeks to improve the lives of men and families, and inspire action.
Amgen does not endorse and is not responsible for the content included in these resources. Descriptions of resources are general and are summarized based on publicly available information provided by each organization. Amgen does not guarantee or is not responsible for the accuracy of the description of support/resources provided.
