Megastrolacetate in supportive treatment of advanced cancer

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Klin Onkol 1996; 9(6): 180-182.

Summary: Megestrol acetate, a synthetic gestagen, is effective not only for endocrine therapy with hormone-dependent tumors. It has a potential role in producing subjective improvement, a sense of well being, an increase in appetite and weight of cachectic patients with hormone-independent tumors.