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I am curious what your side effects were with bicalutamide. High dose bicalutamide alone is considered a PAB, peripheral androgen blockade, which is notable because it preserves the testosterone levels in the body while blocking the use of testosterone by cancer cells, thus eliminating a lot of the side effects of ADT. It is considered experimental in this country but in Mexico that might not be the case. When I meet with my radiation oncologists next month to plan treatment for my pC, I am going to ask about it.

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I was under the same impression about testosterone and bicalutamide, however I had it tested recently and was 33 - quite low. As for side effects, I’ve had what are some typical ADT side effects. Weight gain (which I have successfully combated with diet and exercise), reduced energy and libido, and Gynecomastia. I don’t like the times when I’m on the bicalutamide, but I really enjoy the vacations.