Side effects of steroids
Most brain tumors, especially at advanced stages, will
require steroids. In such disabled patients, myopathy and
osteoporosis that increase a preexisting motor dependency
must be prevented by adequate nutritional support
(proteins, calcium, vitamin D) and moderate daily
physical activity, ideally completed by daily physiotherapy
sessions. Fast tapering of steroids may also result in
a diffuse myalgia/arthralgia withdrawal syndrome requiring
a dose increase and slower tapering.