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The Use of Progestogen in the Treatment of Metastatic Carcinoma of the Kidney and Uterine Body

British Journal of Cancer volume 24, pages 277–282 (1970)Cite this article

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The effect of the progestogen medroxyprogesterone acetate on metastases from renal, endometrial and other tumours has been studied in 25 patients. Seven patients with renal and endometrial tumours had a useful response, pulmonary metastases and a large primary renal tumour showing the greatest effect. Bony metastases were unaffected by the drug and were treated by local radiotherapy. If a response occurred, it did so within 3 months.

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  1. C H Paine
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Paine, C., Wright, F. & Ellis, F. The Use of Progestogen in the Treatment of Metastatic Carcinoma of the Kidney and Uterine Body. Br J Cancer 24, 277–282 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1038/bjc.1970.31

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