Here's a good news for all those combating
weight loss because a drug used to treat breast cancer may
help in combating severe weight loss. It's going to be of
immense benefits for patients undergoing radiation treatment
for lung, head and neck cancer. The drug clearly reduces
weight loss and improves quality of life in patients.
In a research involving megestrol acetate,
a synthetic form of the female hormone progesterone - it was
noticed that the drug which was originally used as an anti-hormonal
treatment for breast cancer was found to induce weight gain
as a side effect. Later on, it was witnessed that the drug
is effective as an appetite
suppressant for patients with HIV, chronic diseases and
cancer cachexia. Therefore, the drug is going to be of immense
help for those who are planning to put on some weight.
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