Journal article
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