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Cortisol response in children with cancer and fever during chemotherapy: A prospective, observational study using random serum cortisol levels

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Glucocorticoids are crucial components of the treatment of leukemia and lymphoma. High doses can lead to suppression of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis and be causative for an impaired stress response… Click to show full abstract

Glucocorticoids are crucial components of the treatment of leukemia and lymphoma. High doses can lead to suppression of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis and be causative for an impaired stress response during infection. This study aims to evaluate the cortisol response in pediatric oncologic patients during febrile episodes.

Keywords: cortisol response; response children; study; response; cancer

Journal Title: Cancer Medicine
Year Published: 2023

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