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Corticosteroids hematologic effects

Corticosteroids have been useful in the treatment of acute leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and other hematologic malignancies as well as in advanced breast cancer. In addition, they are effective as supportive therapy in the management of cancer-related hypercalcemia. The steroid hormones and related agents most useful in cancer therapy are listed in Table 55-5. [Pg.1303]

Corticosteroid hormones are also useful anticancer agents because of their lymphotoxic effects. Their primary use is in management of hematologic mahgnancies, especially lymphomas, lymphocytic leukemias, and multiple myeloma. In addition to their cytotoxic effects, corticosteroids have many other applications in... [Pg.2312]

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