Steroid-Associated Side Effects: A Symptom Management Update on Multiple Myeloma Treatment .
BACKGROUND
One constant and relatively unchanged aspect of treatment of multiple myeloma (MM) is the use of glucocorticosteroids, or steroids, which can cause a wide range of adverse side effects and harm patients' quality of life. .


OBJECTIVE
The objective of this study was to provide updated recommendations on the management of steroid-associated side effects in patients with MM. .


METHODS
A study of steroid-associated side effects in MM treatment regimens was reviewed to provide updated recommendations to healthcare professionals.


RESULTS
Identifying the side effects of steroids and managing them promptly contribute to the success of steroid-containing regimens for patients with MM.
New South Wales Health Pathology.
Tracy
T
King
Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute.
Beth
B
Faiman
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D064420:Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009101:Multiple Myeloma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013256:Steroids / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D013256:Steroids
multiple myeloma; neuropsychiatric ; side effect management; steroids