Megestrol acetate combined with chemotherapeutic drugs improved the quality of life in cancer patients
- VernacularTitle:甲羟孕酮联合化疗改善患者生活质量
- Author:
Jiahua FANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Megestrol acetate;
Chemotherapy;
Quality of life
- From:
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
2006;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To survey the effect of high dose MA combined with chemotherapeutic drugs on the quality of life(QOL) in cancer patients.Methods 61 patients were divided into two groups:the control group were treated with chemotherapeutic,the test group were given high-dose MA in addition.Results The patients accepting MA had better appetite,gained body weight,and vomited less.Conclusion High-dose MA can improve the QOL in cancer patients.
