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SUTENT is used to treat advanced kidney cancer (advanced renal cell carcinoma or RCC).

To apply for help through First Resource, call 1-877-744-5675. Once a First Resource counselor determines your needs and eligibility,* you will need to complete an enrollment form. The complete enrollment form can be faxed or mailed to First Resource.

The following patient information is required for the application:

Name and address
Date of birth
Household size and monthly income*
Insurance information
Doctor’s name

When you apply, you can mail completed enrollment form to:
Pfizer First Resource
PO Box 220582
Charlotte, NC 28222-0582

You may also fax it to 1-800-708-3430.

First Resource is a part of the Pfizer Helpful Answers^® family of patient assistance programs—a joint program of Pfizer Inc and the Pfizer Patient Assistance Foundation™.

Proof of income is required within 30 days of enrollment. This includes items such as your most recent federal income tax return, W-2 form(s), Social Security check, or a copy of their most recent pay stub. Patient eligibility can be determined over the phone, and an initial supply of medicine will be sent to your physician or provider.

NEXT: Get the enrollment form

Pfizer and its agents cannot guarantee the accuracy of information provided by insurers, nor do they guarantee insurance reimbursement. Because many factors influence reimbursement, program staff cannot anticipate or resolve all issues raised by program callers. Pfizer reserves the right to modify or discontinue the program, without notice, at any time.

SUTENT is used to treat advanced kidney cancer (advanced renal cell carcinoma or RCC).

Important safety information

SUTENT may harm an unborn baby (cause birth defects). Do not become pregnant. If you do, tell your doctor right away. Stop taking SUTENT. Do not breastfeed while taking SUTENT.

SUTENT may cause heart problems. Tell your doctor if you feel very tired, are short of breath, feel faint or dizzy, or have swollen feet and ankles.

In rare cases, SUTENT may cause a hole in the stomach or bowel wall or bleeding from the tumor. This could cause symptoms such as painful, swollen abdomen, vomiting or coughing blood, and black, sticky stools. Your doctor can tell you other symptoms to watch for.

SUTENT may increase blood pressure. Your doctor may check your blood pressure, and may treat you for it.

SUTENT may interact with other treatments or products. Tell your doctor or nurse about each medicine, vitamin, or herbal product that you use. Do not take St. John's Wort, eat grapefruit, or drink grapefruit juice while taking SUTENT.

You may have side effects or reactions to SUTENT. For most patients, these are moderate and may be managed, though some can be serious. Your doctor may change your dose or stop your treatment. Some of the most common side effects include fatigue, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, mouth sores, upset stomach, abdominal pain, constipation, skin or hair changes, taste changes, swelling, loss of appetite, and bleeding, such as from the nose or cuts. Call your doctor if you have any swelling or bleeding. Be sure to tell your doctor or nurse about any new side effects you have, as well as any change or increase in any side effect.

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The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a health care provider. All decisions regarding patient care must be made with a health care provider, considering the unique characteristics of the patient.

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