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[Megestrol acetate as hormone therapy in oncology]
1Prof. N.N. Petrov Research Institute of Oncology, Ministry of Health of the RF, St. Petersburg.
Voprosy Onkologii
|June 6, 1998
Abstract:
The structure, properties and therapeutic effect of a synthesized progestin--megestrol acetate (Megace) are discussed. It is most useful in the management of local and metastatic tumors of the breast and endometrium as well as anorexia-cachexia syndrome. It is suggested that other applications in hormone therapy and new ways of avoiding untoward side-effects (weight gain) may be found.