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Corticosteroid therapy in older adults with cancer : Expert recommendations from a task force of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology

Published inJournal of geriatric oncology, 102077
First online date2024-10-17
Abstract

Corticosteroids are used frequently in oncology and many patients require short- or long-term corticosteroid therapy. General clinical guidelines and recommendations exist on the use of corticosteroids; however, evidence is lacking for recommendations on their appropriate use in older adult with cancer. Treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) has dramatically improved over the last decade with 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 (5-HT3) receptor antagonists and neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonists or a combination of both. However, corticosteroids continue to play an important role in the management of acute and delayed CINV prevention. While highly efficacious, the toxicity profile of corticosteroids must be considered, particularly in heterogeneous older patients with multiple comorbidities and polypharmacy. Guidance on corticosteroid-reducing/sparing strategies in this specific population is needed. This consensus, supported by the International Society of Geriatric Oncology, aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for the use of corticosteroid therapy in older adults with cancer.

Keywords
  • Corticosteroids
  • Older cancer patients
  • Recommandation
  • Taskforce
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BARTSCH, Rupert et al. Corticosteroid therapy in older adults with cancer : Expert recommendations from a task force of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology. In: Journal of geriatric oncology, 2024, p. 102077. doi: 10.1016/j.jgo.2024.102077
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