Brain Metastasis

New findings from University of Toronto in the area of brain metastasis described

Published in Cancer Weekly, September 16th, 2008

"Goals of work To document the use of steroids and frequency of their side effects in patients with brain metastases. Patients and methods A survey of oncologists who manage patients with brain metastases was conducted to document steroid prescribing practice in our institution," scientists writing in the journal Supportive Care in Cancer report.

"In addition, a retrospective chart review of 88 patients treated with whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT), identified through the Palliative Radiation Oncology Program database, was conducted for a 6-month period to documents steroid doses prescribed, tapering schedules, and steroid side effects. Ninety percent of...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-09-16)

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