#HCPs
– Which form of advanced
#prostatecancer
still responds to treatments that lower testosterone, despite the cancer spreading beyond the prostate gland?
#GU19
As part of our commitment to advance innovation in areas where there are unmet medical needs, we are excited to announce Phase 3 topline results from two global trials investigating treatment for moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS), also known as hot flashes. Learn more.
We have announced the 2020
#C3Prize
finalists. We’re so inspired by the innovative ideas each of these women have put forward, which have the potential to positively impact the lives of people living with cancer and their caregivers.
On Sunday,
#WorldMenopauseDay
, Astellas invites you to Raise Your Menopause IQ and learn more about how this stage of life impacts women. Ready to test your knowledge? P.S. Don't forget to share the videos to help address this knowledge gap in
#womenshealth
.
#RaiseYourMIQ
In 2021, approximately 26,560 people will be newly diagnosed with
#StomachCancer
in the U.S. Do you know which of the below is a risk factor for the disease?
Overactive bladder (OAB) is not a normal part of aging, but
did you know that more than half of people with OAB
symptoms are over the age of 65? Explore patient resources here:
#AUA19
We’re excited for the opportunity to share the latest advances in
#cancer
, including eight abstracts across tough-to-treat cancer types, at the virtual
#ASCO20
Annual Meeting. Hear more about the breadth of our work in
#oncology
.
Although
#PCAM18
is winding down, our commitment to
#prostatecancer
awareness continues on. Stay tuned in the coming months for more info on prostate cancer.
In the time of COVID-19, the
#oncology
community needs more help than ever before. We’re committed to making every day better for those touched by
#cancer
. See our data at
#ASCO20
.
This Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, Andy Krivoshik, SVP and Oncology Therapeutic Area Head, shares his thoughts about how we can continue to provide support to the
#bladdercancer
community during these challenging times.
#BladderCancerAware
Men who have localized
#prostatecancer
have a 100% five-year survival rate. DYK what the estimated five-year survival rate is for men with metastatic disease?
Though
#ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth
is coming to a close, patients with advanced
#prostatecancer
like Garrie are still planning for what’s next in their treatment journey. Hear more from him on the importance of preparation and working with a care team:
It’s
#NWHW
! Our work in
#womenshealth
is rooted in our commitment to addressing the needs of women during each stage of life. Despite today’s challenges, we are dedicated to bringing innovative therapies to women in areas with high unmet needs. Learn more:
We are excited to announce that the U.S. FDA approved our treatment for children with neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO), a neurological bladder dysfunction caused by nerve damage. Learn more.
Acute myeloid leukemia,
#AML
, is an aggressive blood cancer with different subtypes. Knowing what symptoms to look for and when to talk with a doctor about genetic testing can help you prepare for the road ahead.
#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth
We’re looking for ideas beyond medicine that can bring solutions to everyday challenges and change cancer care. No idea is too simple when it comes to the
#C3Prize
.
Tomorrow at
#AUA19
, we'll share new data on our research in men with
#overactivebladder
and benign prostatic hyperplasia
#BPH
. Join us to learn more!
We are excited to share Astellas leader Shontelle Dodson’s post about the impact of vasomotor symptoms (VMS), also known as
#hotflashes
, on well-being and her own experience with
#menopause
:
This year, an estimated 41,000 U.S. men will be diagnosed with metastatic castration-sensitive
#prostatecancer
, a form of advanced disease that still responds to hormone therapy but has spread beyond the prostate. Find out more about areas where prostate cancer can spread.
#GU20
In response to
#COVID19
, we're helping non-profit community and humanitarian orgs addressing the urgent needs in communities for patients, healthcare workers and first responders by donating up to $2M, in aggregate, with
@AstellasFDN
.
We are proud to sponsor
#ACOG2021
as part of our commitment to
#womenshealth
. We look forward to sharing updates on our research focused on addressing unmet needs of women living with
#hotflashes
from
#menopause
.
We are proud to present new data at the virtual
#NAMSmtg
that provide further insight into the negative impacts of vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with menopause. Learn more about our findings.
#hotflashes
#nightsweats
#menopause
In recognition of
#WorldMenopauseDay
, learn more about the impact of vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with
#menopause
, otherwise known as hot flashes or hot flushes and night sweats.
#WMD2021
Mark Reisenauer, SVP of our Oncology Business Unit, shares his thoughts on World
#AML
Day and why supporting patients continues to be our top priority in these uncertain times.
#KnowAML
During
#GU20
, we learned about the latest research in genitourinary
#cancers
& shared data in advanced
#prostatecancer
. We’re looking forward to continuing our research as part of our mission to help improve the lives of men living with this disease.
For Dr.
@marklewismd
, the fight against
#GastricCancer
is a personal one. His own experience with a cancer diagnosis now inspires his research and his passion for treating patients with the disease.
We’ve arrived in San Francisco for
#GU20
& are looking forward to learning more about the latest advances in genitourinary
#cancers
, including advanced
#prostatecancer
. Stop by the poster hall to learn about our data in this patient population.
In 2019, over 29,000 African American men in the U.S. were newly diagnosed with
#prostatecancer
, & the disease continues to be more commonly diagnosed in this group. During
#BlackHistoryMonth
, learn more about disparities in prostate cancer.
This morning, we hosted a breakfast for our advocacy partners at
#ASCO19
and discussed ways to foster strong communication to represent the priorities of patients. Thanks to all who joined us!
At Astellas, we’re committed to supporting midlife health, including those impacted by vasomotor symptoms (VMS) associated with
#menopause
, otherwise known as hot flashes or hot flushes and night sweats.
#WMD2021
#hotflashes
#womenshealth