A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Clinical Use of Megestrol Acetate for Cancer-Related Anorexia/Cachexia

A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Clinical Use of Megestrol Acetate for Cancer-Related Anorexia/Cachexia

Cancer-related anorexia/cachexia is known to be associated with worsened quality of life and survival; however, limited treatment options exist. Although megestrol acetate (MA) is often used off-label to stimulate appetite and improve anorexia/cachexia in patients with advanced cancers, the benefits...

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Main Authors: Yu Liang Lim, Seth En Teoh, Clyve Yu Leon Yaow, Daryl Jimian Lin, Yoshio Masuda, Ming Xuan Han, Wee Song Yeo, Qin Xiang Ng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
megestrol acetate
megace
anorexia
cancer
palliative
quality of life
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/13/3756

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