| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9872317 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Conclusion: The results of this study have confirmed the clinical impression that the use of high-dose corticosteroids and RT in patients with primary brain cancer is sufficient to result in severe immunosuppression and place these patients at risk of life-threatening opportunistic infections. A protocol of prophylactic antibiotics for those at risk may help prevent a potentially fatal side effect of treatment. A prospective study is underway to determine the frequency, depth, and prognostic implications of this finding.
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Authors
Michael A. M.D., M.S., Michele R.N., Stuart M.D., Lawrence M.D.,