Brain metastases and steroid reduction after radiotherapy

Abstract

Get full access to this article

View all access options for this article.

References

Hempen C , Weiss E , Hess CF . Dexamethasone treatment in patients with brain metastases and primary brain tumours: do the benefits outweigh the side effects? Support Care Cancer 2002; 10: 322-328 .

Tsao MN , Sulanem K , Chiu D , Copps F , Dixon P , Easton D , Haddad P , Hayter C , Hoegler D , Wong R . Supportive care management of brain metastases: what is known and what we need to know . Clin Oncol 2003; 15: 429-434 .

Weissman DE , Janjan NA , Erickson B , et al. Twice daily tapering dexamethasone treatment during cranial radiation for newly diagnosed brain metastases . J Neurooncol 1991; 11: 235-239 .

Priestman TJ , Dunn J , Brada M , Rampling R , Baker PG . Final results of the Royal College of Radiologists' trial comparing two different radiotherapy schedules in the treatment of cerebral metastases . Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 1996; 8: 308-315 .

Eaker S , Bergstrom R , Bergstrom A , Adami HO , Nyren O . Response rate to mailed epidemiologic questionnaires: a population based randomised trial of variations in design and mailing routes . Am J Epidemiol 1998; 147: 74-82 .

Krueger KP , Felkey BG , Berger BA . Improving adherence and persistence: a review and assessment of interventions and description of steps toward a national initiative . J Am Pharm Assoc (Wash DC). 2003; 43: 665-665 .