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Does the va cover bicalutamide medicine for prostate cancer?
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It may: It depends on your eligibility for va benefits. Also, they will have their own doc decide if standard or high dose Bicalutamide is indicated.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes: Bicalutamide is standard for men with prostate cancer progressing after initial castrating therapy (medical or surgical). Some doctors prefer to use it with initial therapy (dual blockade) while others use it sequentially. Details are here: http://bit.Ly/loybx2.
Answered 9/13/2015
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