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@thomasmichael, here are other discussions where members mention treatment with bicalutamide (Casodex) - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/prostate-cancer/?search=casodex&index=discussions

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208576/

Discussion: Prostate cancer treatment choices

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

Fellow cancer patient here just weighing in with what I’ve been able to find. My doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120373/

Discussion: Does ADT actually kill cancer cells?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

My understanding is that Casodex blocks testosterone from getting into cancer cells while drugs like Lupron...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120148/

Discussion: Does ADT actually kill cancer cells?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

Hi @starman, I’m not sure that anyone could make a definitive connection between Casodex (bicalutamide), cardiac...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938196/

Discussion: Casodex: ADT Side Effects and Cardiac Issues?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

Received hormone treatment with casodex. Sixty days later diagnosed with heart failure. Stopped casodex. Received a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/998497/

Discussion: Overwhelming fear after undetectable to slightly detectable psa

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2024

Casodex 30 days next then Zolodex 3 Mos injection

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916756/

Discussion: Enzalutamide (Xtandi): Anyone have experience with this drug?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

Finally met with Urologist and Oncologist. Plan is to do 30 days of Casodex, get CT...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774963/

Discussion: Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Where do I go from here?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2022

Hi Gently, Can u pls tell me the source of your info on Casodex? My cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1202027/

Discussion: How do you decide whether to take part in a study group?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 1 8:18pm

I don’t want ADT either. Lucky I do not have pain yet. Cancer moved to my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003798/

Discussion: Prostate Cancer Warriors Support Group - Wednesdays nights

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

I have been on Lupron for 22 years. In the beginning, PSA rose a tad ,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955296/

Discussion: Treatment for Prostate Cancer Metastasized to Bones

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

Casodex is a 1st generation anti-androgen, or bio-genesis inhibitor. The only place I see it being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098023/

Discussion: ADT as a stand alone treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2024

With Casodex and Lupron I'm starting to grow my very own set of boobs! But for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172330/

Discussion: Prostate cancer humor?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2024

I was Gleason 7, 4+3. Six months is what my doctor recommended, so that's what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187522/

Discussion: Withdrawal from orgovyx: How long will fatigue and hot flashes last?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2024

My T levels always Rise considerably when taking Casodex. (over 1000) but PSA drops usually in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120123/

Discussion: Does ADT actually kill cancer cells?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

I seem to remember Dr Shultz of PCRI fame mentioning that while uncommon, Casodex as a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097675/

Discussion: ADT as a stand alone treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2024

No treatment as of yet. Too much else going on with other cancer. Has not doubled...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075880/

Discussion: What PSA Score sent you to a Urologist?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2024

I was on Casodex for just 2 weeks. then zytiga and eligard for 6 Mo. Only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900907/

Discussion: Stage 4 metastasis prostate cancer: Anyone had Lupron shots?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2023

I did Fiducial Markers and SpaceOAR in April, had five SBRT sessions in June and was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171225/

Discussion: Mild pain and constant peeing six months after radiation

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

I am 3+ 3 in one core and doing watchful waiting I had one doctor that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092532/

Discussion: ADT as a stand alone treatment

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

Casodex is an antiandrogen that works by binding to receptors in the tumor. You have more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120396/

Discussion: Does ADT actually kill cancer cells?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2024

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