Advanced Prostate Cancer

Susielou

I’m sorry to hear about your husband’s diagnosis. It is normal to have an anti-androgen such as bicalutamide before having Prostap injection. This is because initially Prostap causes a surge in testosterone this is called a flare. The use of the anti-androgen is to ensure that testosterone continues to reduce with the 2nd injection. There is a really good booklet online at https://shop.prostatecanceruk.org/pdf/publication/hormone_therapy_ifm.pdf

This might explain it much better than I can it also gives more information on Enzalutamide which you might find useful.

Wishing all the best for you and  your husband.

Robina

Thank you. I will take a look

Husband started taking bicalutamide yesterday. This morning he complained of a pain in his arm, he said I've pulled a muscle in my arm some how. When I mentioned it may be his cancer & he needs to tell hospital of any new pains he seemed shocked and said yes but its mainly in my pelvis & right thigh. Will it be okay to wait until his next appointment which is the 14th March or should he call today(Saturday)?

 Susielou56  Body aches and pains are a common side effect of Bicalutamide, but I'm surprised it has come on so quickly after just one tablet. If you have a Cancer Nurse Consultant then give them a call on Monday.