Megace (megestrol acetate) is a drug with two separate uses for breast cancer patients. It is both a hormonal treatment for advanced breast cancer and an appetite stimulant for cancer patients who are losing weight. It comes in tablet form and is taken orally.
Hormone Treatment
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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