Steroids In Treating Liver Cancer Posted: 07-13-07 04:44am
Can steroids be reason for liver cancer.
Will the cancer shrink if you stop using
the steroids ? Can steroids be used for
treating liver cancer ? Are steroids
reason for specific types of liver cancer
or liver cancer in general ?
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Long-term using of anabolic steroids(male
hormones) slightly increases the risk of
developing liver cancer(hepatocellular).
Anabolic steroids are used to treat men
with abnormally low testosterones levels
and for some types of severe anemia in
both, women and men.
Steroids are usually abused by some
athletes and sports to bulk muscles up and
increase their strength. Cortisone-like
steroids, such as hydrocortisone and
dexamethasone, are not connected with that
risk.
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