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Corticosteroids in advanced cancer.

J E Wooldridge1, C M Anderson, M C Perry

  • 1Nellie B. Smith Chair of Oncology, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri, USA.

Oncology (Williston Park, N.Y.)
|March 17, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Corticosteroids are frequently used in advanced cancer care for symptom management and treatment support, despite limited controlled trial data. This review examines their evidence-based applications in palliative and adjuvant settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Palliative Care
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Corticosteroids are widely used in advanced cancer patients.
  • Their use spans palliative and adjuvant roles, often without extensive controlled trial evidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence supporting the use of corticosteroids in various situations for patients with advanced cancer.
  • To consolidate understanding of corticosteroid applications in oncology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of controlled trials and clinical evidence.
  • Analysis of corticosteroid use in symptom management and treatment support.

Main Results:

  • Corticosteroids are used to manage nausea, vomiting, and hypersensitivity reactions.

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  • They serve as appetite stimulants and are crucial in pain alleviation, including epidural compression-related back pain.
  • Evidence supports their utility in specific palliative and adjuvant scenarios.

    • Conclusions:

    • Corticosteroids offer significant benefits in managing diverse symptoms and supporting treatments in advanced cancer.
    • Further research may clarify optimal use, but current evidence supports their broad application in palliative oncology.