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The use and toxicity of steroids in the management of patients with brain metastases

Abstract

Goals of workTo document the use of steroids and frequency of their side effects in patients with brain metastases.Patients and methodsA survey of oncologists who manage patients with brain metastases was conducted to document steroid prescribing practice in our institution. In addition, a retrospective chart review of 88 patients treated with whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT), identified through the Palliative Radiation Oncology Program …

Authors

Sturdza A; Millar B-A; Bana N; Laperriere N; Pond G; Wong RKS; Bezjak A

Journal

Supportive Care in Cancer, Vol. 16, No. 9, pp. 1041–1048

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication Date

September 2008

DOI

10.1007/s00520-007-0395-8

ISSN

0941-4355