Real Patient Stories

Getting real with
ORGOVYX patients

Get inspired by real patients who were prescribed ORGOVYX for their ADT* treatment.

The patients featured here are taking or have taken ORGOVYX. The individuals featured in the videos were paid by Sumitomo Pharma America and Pfizer to share their stories. These patient stories were accurate at the time of publication.

*Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)

Mark & Andrea's Story
Mark and Andrea have been together through everything—and now they're taking on advanced prostate cancer. Watch to learn how ORGOVYX fits into Mark's treatment plan.
Play Mark & Andrea's Story
Ed's Story
After being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, Ed made an effort to stay active and to take charge of his treatment with ORGOVYX.
Play Ed's Story
Frank's Story
Frank has always been a fighter, and being diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer hasn't changed that one bit. Find out how ORGOVYX helps Frank fight on.
Play Frank's Story
Gail's Story
(Frank's Care Partner)
Family means everything to Gail. Learn how she supports Frank throughout his ORGOVYX treatment journey.
Play Gail's Story
Joël's Story
Joël doesn't let cancer dampen his creativity or affect his drive to enjoy life. Watch to learn how he manages advanced prostate cancer with ORGOVYX.
Play Joël's Story

Please see full Prescribing Information, Patient Product Information, and Important Safety Information for ORGOVYX.

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MARK
Advanced prostate cancer doesn’t know who I am. It had no idea how strong I was. That no matter how much it would change me, it wouldn’t own me. It didn’t know I would become a fighter. I have been a fighter all my life through various types of adversities. Now I’m up against the biggest fight of my life. My name is Mark. I grew up in Pittsburgh in the early 60s and 70s. It was a time when it was very easy to be a kid. I wrestled and then I played football. And they both taught me something a little different…taught me there’s always someone there to knock you down. But knowing this makes you better. It makes you stronger. It teaches you to get right back up. And my wonderful wife is another fighter. I met Andrea in college.

ANDREA
I know what you’re thinking—we probably met in class. But no, we met in a nightclub. A very handsome man walked in. It was Mark. Love at first sight.
MARK
She was everything I was looking for: brown hair, brown eyes, Italian girl. We’ve had such a wonderful life together. But we both had to become stronger when cancer arrived in my 60s. I had a biopsy, and the results revealed advanced prostate cancer. I discussed different hormone therapy treatments with my doctor, and I learned there was a pill option—ORGOVYX.

VOICEOVER
What is ORGOVYX? ORGOVYX (relugolix) is a prescription medicine used in adults for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It is not known if ORGOVYX is safe or effective in females or children.

Do not take ORGOVYX if you have had a severe allergic reaction to relugolix or any of the ingredients in ORGOVYX.

Please listen to the additional Important Safety Information later in this video.
MARK
This was the right choice for me as it would fit into my daily life. My doctor discussed with me the possibility of a serious side effect called long QT syndrome, a change in the electrical activity of the heart, as well as the most common side effects with ORGOVYX.
ANDREA
I do think Mark is a fighter and he often says, this is not going to get me.

These days, Mark and I encourage each other to stay active. We find ourselves spending more time with close family and friends.
MARK
We have taken time to enjoy the finer things, the things that just bring us close together and enjoy each other’s company. We enjoy walks in the park, looking at nature, and just laughing and talking about past experiences and our children growing up.

Like I said, advanced prostate cancer will never own me. Because I’m a fighter. We’re both fighters.
VOICEOVER
Important Safety Information, continued: What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking ORGOVYX?
Tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
  • Have any heart problems, including a condition called long QT syndrome.
  • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. ORGOVYX can harm your unborn baby and cause loss of pregnancy (miscarriage).
  • Have a partner who is pregnant or may become pregnant.
    • Males who have female partners who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with ORGOVYX and for 2 weeks after the last dose of ORGOVYX.
  • Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if ORGOVYX passes into your breast milk.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines or treatments you receive, including: prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking ORGOVYX with certain other medicines can affect how ORGOVYX works or may cause side effects.

You should not start or stop any medicine before you talk with your healthcare provider who prescribed ORGOVYX.

What are the possible side effects of ORGOVYX?
Serious side effects of ORGOVYX include:
  • Changes in the electrical activity of your heart (QT prolongation). Your healthcare provider may check your body salts (electrolytes) and the electrical activity of your heart during treatment with ORGOVYX. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any signs or symptoms of QT prolongation, including:
    • dizziness
    • fainting
    • feeling that your heart is pounding or racing (palpitations)
    • chest pain
  • Allergic reactions. Stop taking ORGOVYX and tell your healthcare provider or get emergency medical help right away if you get any signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction, including:
    • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, or trouble swallowing
    • trouble breathing
    • hives (raised bumps), rash, or redness all over your body
Most common side effects of ORGOVYX include:
  • hot flushes
  • increased blood sugar levels
  • increased blood fat (triglyceride) levels
  • muscle and joint pain
  • decreased blood hemoglobin levels
  • increased liver enzymes
  • tiredness
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
ORGOVYX may cause other side effects including weight gain, decreased sex drive, and erectile function problems.

ORGOVYX may cause fertility problems in males, which may affect your ability to father children. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.

These are not all the possible side effects of ORGOVYX. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects or if you have a side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

You may report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Product Information, via the link provided.

Please see full Prescribing Information, Patient Product Information, and Important Safety Information for ORGOVYX.

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ED
Advanced prostate cancer doesn’t know who I am. It thought I was an easy target. But it didn’t know I was a fighter. It didn’t know how strong I could become for my family. I didn’t know how much I’d learn from the experience I had. How I would take on a more active role in my health, whether that be with my physical health or my treatment plan with my doctor. I’m Ed. My wife and I have been together just over 40 years. We live in North Carolina. We have two beautiful children. And I have my own company in commercial construction. When I was 53, everything changed. I went for a yearly physical…about two days later, the doctor himself actually called me. You know, that just never happens. Then he told me I had advanced prostate cancer. My treatment journey began with surgery and then hormone therapy to lower my testosterone. All the while, I continued to advocate for my healthcare, and during one of my doctor visits, my doctor told me about ORGOVYX.

VOICEOVER
What is ORGOVYX?

ORGOVYX (relugolix) is a prescription medicine used in adults for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It is not known if ORGOVYX is safe or effective in females or children.

Do not take ORGOVYX if you have had a severe allergic reaction to relugolix or any of the ingredients in ORGOVYX.

Please listen to the additional Important Safety Information within this video.
ED
So, I did some research on ORGOVYX. I was so happy to find that there was a hormone therapy option out there for me. Something that would fit into my daily routine—and it’s a pill, not an injection. I was finally able to take a more active role in my treatment decision and, together with my doctor, we decided ORGOVYX was a good option for me. My doctor discussed with me the possibility of a serious side effect called long QT syndrome, a change in the electrical activity of the heart, as well as the most common side effects with ORGOVYX. After all these years of being a cancer patient, I really learned to speak up for myself and my healthcare. At this point in the journey, everything is being managed. But I am motivated in helping people understand that they need to play an active role in their healthcare. Motivation is a powerful thing, really. I’m on the verge of becoming a grandfather. That’s a huge motivation. And I’m starting to realize life is to be enjoyed. One of the things I love doing is playing with my dog. It just gives me a sense of being a part of life and he’s great. I go to the gym, I play golf, some piano, some guitar. I sing, I bowl, I tell a lot of dad jokes. I’m taking an active role in my life. And that’s the last thing advanced prostate cancer ever expected.

VOICEOVER
Important Safety Information, continued: What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking ORGOVYX? Tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
  • Have any heart problems, including a condition called long QT syndrome.
  • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. ORGOVYX can harm your unborn baby and cause loss of pregnancy (miscarriage).
  • Have a partner who is pregnant or may become pregnant.
    • Males who have female partners who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with ORGOVYX and for 2 weeks after the last dose of ORGOVYX.
  • Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if ORGOVYX passes into your breast milk.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines or treatments you receive, including: prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking ORGOVYX with certain other medicines can affect how ORGOVYX works or may cause side effects.

You should not start or stop any medicine before you talk with your healthcare provider who prescribed ORGOVYX.

What are the possible side effects of ORGOVYX?
Serious side effects of ORGOVYX include:
  • Changes in the electrical activity of your heart (QT prolongation). Your healthcare provider may check your body salts (electrolytes) and the electrical activity of your heart during treatment with ORGOVYX. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any signs or symptoms of QT prolongation, including:
    • dizziness
    • fainting
    • feeling that your heart is pounding or racing (palpitations)
    • chest pain
  • Allergic reactions. Stop taking ORGOVYX and tell your healthcare provider or get emergency medical help right away if you get any signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction, including:
    • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, or trouble swallowing
    • trouble breathing
    • hives (raised bumps), rash, or redness all over your body
Most common side effects of ORGOVYX include:
  • hot flushes
  • increased blood sugar levels
  • increased blood fat (triglyceride) levels
  • muscle and joint pain
  • decreased blood hemoglobin levels
  • increased liver enzymes
  • tiredness
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
ORGOVYX may cause other side effects including weight gain, decreased sex drive, and erectile function problems.

ORGOVYX may cause fertility problems in males, which may affect your ability to father children. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.

These are not all the possible side effects of ORGOVYX. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects or if you have a side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

You may report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Product Information, via the link provided.

Please see full Prescribing Information, Patient Product Information, and Important Safety Information for ORGOVYX.

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FRANK
Prostate cancer would look at me and say that I'm vulnerable. But I'm not that type of person. It picked a fight with the wrong guy. My dad being a steelworker—worked every day of his life. Always in the back of my mind, what would my dad do? During the Vietnam War, some very difficult times—you couldn't quit, your life depended on it. But you reach a point in your life, facing the challenges—you need help.

GAIL
When it was diagnosed, we both looked at each other and said, "Frank has always been a fighter."

FRANK
Gail's been my rock.

GAIL
He learned about ORGOVYX through a support group.

VOICEOVER
What is ORGOVYX? ORGOVYX is a prescription medicine used in adults for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It is not known if ORGOVYX is safe or effective in females or children.

Do not take ORGOVYX if you have had a severe allergic reaction to relugolix or any of the ingredients in ORGOVYX.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking ORGOVYX?

Tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
  • Have any heart problems, including a condition called long QT syndrome.
  • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. ORGOVYX can harm your unborn baby and cause loss of pregnancy (miscarriage).
  • Have a partner who is pregnant or may become pregnant.
    • Males who have female partners who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with ORGOVYX and for 2 weeks after the last dose of ORGOVYX.
  • Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if ORGOVYX passes into your breast milk.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines or treatments you receive, including: prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking ORGOVYX with certain other medicines can affect how ORGOVYX works or may cause side effects.

You should not start or stop any medicine before you talk with your healthcare provider who prescribed ORGOVYX.

GAIL
I've always had the ability to sit down with the doctors and Frank wanted me to do that.

FRANK
With any medication you really have to explore the positives and negatives. When I heard about the medicine, we looked at it in terms of my health, would it be the right thing for me to take. There's a term in football called being a grinder. When it's bad, and you think there's no way out of the hole that you're in, you grind. You can't be a quitter.

GAIL
And don't you ever forget.

VOICEOVER
What are the possible side effects of ORGOVYX?
Serious side effects of ORGOVYX include:
  • Changes in the electrical activity of your heart (QT prolongation). Your healthcare provider may check your body salts (electrolytes) and the electrical activity of your heart during treatment with ORGOVYX. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any signs or symptoms of QT prolongation, including:
    • dizziness
    • fainting
    • feeling that your heart is pounding or racing (palpitations)
    • chest pain
  • Allergic reactions. Stop taking ORGOVYX and tell your healthcare provider or get emergency medical help right away if you get any signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction, including:
    • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, or trouble swallowing
    • trouble breathing
    • hives (raised bumps), rash, or redness all over your body
Most common side effects of ORGOVYX include:
  • hot flushes
  • increased blood sugar levels
  • increased blood fat (triglyceride) levels
  • muscle and joint pain
  • decreased blood hemoglobin levels
  • increased liver enzymes
  • tiredness
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
ORGOVYX may cause other side effects including weight gain, decreased sex drive, and erectile function problems.

ORGOVYX may cause fertility problems in males, which may affect your ability to father children. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.

These are not all the possible side effects of ORGOVYX. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects or if you have a side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

You may report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Product Information, via the link provided.

Please see full Prescribing Information, Patient Product Information, and Important Safety Information for ORGOVYX.

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GAIL
Advanced prostate cancer did underestimate me. And what I would do, as far as I would go to help Frank. Family, to me, means everything. In my family, I am a caregiver. It's just a routine, I've done it all my life.

FRANK
We got married on June the 24th of 1967.

GAIL
We'd known each other since basically we were 12 years old. He played football, I was a cheerleader. Frank has always been a fighter. And prostate cancer didn't know who they were dealing with. When it was diagnosed, he learned about ORGOVYX through the support group.

VOICEOVER
What is ORGOVYX? ORGOVYX is a prescription medicine used in adults for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It is not known if ORGOVYX is safe or effective in females or children.

Do not take ORGOVYX if you have had a severe allergic reaction to relugolix or any of the ingredients in ORGOVYX.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking ORGOVYX?

Tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
  • Have any heart problems, including a condition called long QT syndrome.
  • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. ORGOVYX can harm your unborn baby and cause loss of pregnancy (miscarriage).
  • Have a partner who is pregnant or may become pregnant.
    • Males who have female partners who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with ORGOVYX and for 2 weeks after the last dose of ORGOVYX.
  • Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if ORGOVYX passes into your breast milk.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines or treatments you receive, including: prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking ORGOVYX with certain other medicines can affect how ORGOVYX works or may cause side effects.

You should not start or stop any medicine before you talk with your healthcare provider who prescribed ORGOVYX.

GAIL
After talking with various professional people about the variety of medications that Frank was on and what they were for, they felt this was the route for Frank to go.

FRANK
She's the Major General...

GAIL
No, I'm the little General.

FRANK
...and I'm just the lowly captain.

GAIL
That's right.

VOICEOVER
What are the possible side effects of ORGOVYX?
Serious side effects of ORGOVYX include:
  • Changes in the electrical activity of your heart (QT prolongation). Your healthcare provider may check your body salts (electrolytes) and the electrical activity of your heart during treatment with ORGOVYX. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any signs or symptoms of QT prolongation, including:
    • dizziness
    • fainting
    • feeling that your heart is pounding or racing (palpitations)
    • chest pain
  • Allergic reactions. Stop taking ORGOVYX and tell your healthcare provider or get emergency medical help right away if you get any signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction, including:
    • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, or trouble swallowing
    • trouble breathing
    • hives (raised bumps), rash, or redness all over your body
Most common side effects of ORGOVYX include:
  • hot flushes
  • increased blood sugar levels
  • increased blood fat (triglyceride) levels
  • muscle and joint pain
  • decreased blood hemoglobin levels
  • increased liver enzymes
  • tiredness
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
ORGOVYX may cause other side effects including weight gain, decreased sex drive, and erectile function problems.

ORGOVYX may cause fertility problems in males, which may affect your ability to father children. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.

These are not all the possible side effects of ORGOVYX. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects or if you have a side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

You may report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Product Information, via the link provided.

Please see full Prescribing Information, Patient Product Information, and Important Safety Information for ORGOVYX.

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JOËL
Advanced prostate cancer doesn't know how resilient I am. Doesn't know how resourceful I am. Doesn't know how determined I am. I enjoy being outdoors. Hiking, kayaking, every chance that I get an opportunity to do that. Now I'm retired and enjoying the freedom to create my own schedule every day. For me, art is freedom. I don't get caught up in trying to draw pretty things. It's more about color and expression. It was so devastating to get this diagnosis out of the blue. It was really pulling the rug out from under me. Any time I've been faced with a challenge in life, I get very focused. So what I had to do was seek out support groups. I had one which was at our local LGBT center that was more of a social and emotional support group. There was another group here in San Diego that held monthly forums that was very helpful for group discussions. So ORGOVYX came onto my radar early.

VOICEOVER
What is ORGOVYX? ORGOVYX is a prescription medicine used in adults for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It is not known if ORGOVYX is safe or effective in females or children.

Do not take ORGOVYX if you have had a severe allergic reaction to relugolix or any of the ingredients in ORGOVYX.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking ORGOVYX?

Tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
  • Have any heart problems, including a condition called long QT syndrome.
  • Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. ORGOVYX can harm your unborn baby and cause loss of pregnancy (miscarriage).
  • Have a partner who is pregnant or may become pregnant.
    • Males who have female partners who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with ORGOVYX and for 2 weeks after the last dose of ORGOVYX.
  • Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if ORGOVYX passes into your breast milk.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines or treatments you receive, including: prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking ORGOVYX with certain other medicines can affect how ORGOVYX works or may cause side effects.

You should not start or stop any medicine before you talk with your healthcare provider who prescribed ORGOVYX.

JOËL
One needs to review things with their medical doctor and make their choices that are appropriate. Advanced prostate cancer is overwhelming. And you cannot be passive in dealing with this. You need that motivation to get up every day and face what's coming at you. Every day is a gift.

VOICEOVER
What are the possible side effects of ORGOVYX?
Serious side effects of ORGOVYX include:
  • Changes in the electrical activity of your heart (QT prolongation). Your healthcare provider may check your body salts (electrolytes) and the electrical activity of your heart during treatment with ORGOVYX. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any signs or symptoms of QT prolongation, including:
    • dizziness
    • fainting
    • feeling that your heart is pounding or racing (palpitations)
    • chest pain
  • Allergic reactions. Stop taking ORGOVYX and tell your healthcare provider or get emergency medical help right away if you get any signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction, including:
    • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, throat, or trouble swallowing
    • trouble breathing
    • hives (raised bumps), rash, or redness all over your body
Most common side effects of ORGOVYX include:
  • hot flushes
  • increased blood sugar levels
  • increased blood fat (triglyceride) levels
  • muscle and joint pain
  • decreased blood hemoglobin levels
  • increased liver enzymes
  • tiredness
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
ORGOVYX may cause other side effects including weight gain, decreased sex drive, and erectile function problems.

ORGOVYX may cause fertility problems in males, which may affect your ability to father children. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.

These are not all the possible side effects of ORGOVYX. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects or if you have a side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

You may report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Product Information, via the link provided.

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