60s. Male. During chemotherapy. Taking 0.5mg dexamethasone
I'm undergoing chemotherapy.
They say you shouldn't take steroids in large quantities or frequently...
Why do I have to take so many high-dose steroid pills?
The method of treating cancer using drugs is called chemotherapy. There are several reasons why high-dose steroids are administered to cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
1. To reduce inflammation
Chemotherapy drugs can cause inflammation in the body, which can lead to a variety of symptoms, including pain, swelling, and redness.
Steroids can help relieve this inflammation and symptoms.
2. Prevent allergic reactions
Some chemotherapy drugs can cause allergic reactions in patients.
Steroids can be administered before chemotherapy to prevent allergic reactions.
3. To increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy.
Steroids can be administered together to increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy.
Steroids can help make cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy drugs,
making them more effective at killing cancer cells.
4. To reduce other side effects.
Chemotherapy can cause various side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, and fatigue.
Steroids can help alleviate these side effects
and improve the patient's quality of life during treatment.
That is, during cancer treatment, high-dose steroids can help improve treatment results and the patient's quality of life. However, as with all drugs, steroids can cause side effects, so you should continuously observe changes in your body while taking the medication.
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