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TALKING TO YOUR DOCTOR

Partnering with your doctor

Two important goals to treating advanced cancer are:

1. Managing the disease
2. Managing the pain

  • Icon/CircleArrowUp Copy Pain from bone mets doesn’t have to be part of life. Ask your cancer care team about appropriate pain treatment options, including Strontium89.
  • Icon/CircleArrowUp Copy Pain from bone mets doesn’t have to be part of life. Ask your cancer care
    team about appropriate pain treatment options, including Strontium89.

Who should I turn to?

If you’re wondering who you should talk to about Strontium89, you’ve come to the right place.  Many people with cancer have a robust cancer care team. Here’s some guidance based on the types of doctors and resources available to support your conversations.

Radiation Oncologist

Many people with cancer see a radiation oncologist. Radiation oncologists prescribe and administer radiation directly to tumors, often using external beam radiation therapy (EBRT)—a common treatment for bone mets. Because Strontium89 is a form of radiation, your radiation oncologist is the ideal person to connect with about adding it to your treatment plan. If you are already receiving EBRT for pain caused by bone mets, adding Strontium89 to your EBRT may provide additional relief.

Medical Oncologist

Although they may be less familiar with radionuclide therapies like Strontium89, your medical oncologist plays an important role in all treatment decisions, including pain management and balancing different systemic treatments. When discussing Strontium89 with your medical oncologist, be sure to share the following information:

  1. How pain from bone mets affects your daily living.
  2. Any treatment preferences you may have. For example, whether you prefer not to take opioids, if possible.
  3. Your pain relief goals.
  4. Why you want to consider treatment with Strontium89.
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Our Nurse Navigators are here to answer your questions. Simply call (866) 844-2799 or email qbiomedinfo@wrbcorp.com and you will receive a reply within 24 hours.

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Useful tips and topics to support your conversation with your cancer care team. Print and complete the Doctor Discussion Guide.

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TREATMENT QUESTIONS

Do you have questions about what should happen before, during, and after treatment with Strontium89?

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Indication and important safety information

INDICATION

Strontium89 (Strontium Chloride Sr-89 Injection, USP) is used for the relief of bone pain in patients with bone metastases. You should only use Strontium89 if you have been diagnosed with metastatic bone cancer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

  • Strontium89 may affect bone marrow and may cause white blood cell and platelet counts to be lower than normal. To monitor these effects, your doctor will perform regular blood tests before and after your injection, usually at least every other week until your levels have recovered. This may take up to 6 months. Your doctor will decide if it is safe for you to get a repeat injection, 90 days later, if needed. If you already have seriously decreased bone marrow function, your doctor may decide that you should not receive Strontium89.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Strontium89 may cause harm to your unborn baby and should not be used if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. You should not nurse your baby while using Strontium89.
  • You should not use Strontium89 if you do not have cancer in your bone.
  • You should not use Strontium89 if you are younger than 18 years old.
  • You may feel flushed (your skin may get red and warm) right after your injection.
  • Side effects in clinical studies:
    • One patient died from a blood infection caused by a severely low white blood cell count.
    • A small number of patients reported a mild and brief increase in bone pain within 36 to 72 hours after injection that was controlled with oral pain medication.
    • One patient had chills and fever 12 hours after injection but recovered.
These are not all of the side effects of Strontium89. If you have any questions or concerns about side effects, you should contact your doctor.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call (800) FDA-1088.

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