I have been hearing about the use of steroids (Prednosone) used for some cancer patients to stimulate appetite. I know that during my 4 weeks of chemo, each time I received chemo I took steroid pills called Decodran (Dexamethasone) to prevent allergic reaction. One day early on, before the concurrent radiation began to affect me, following chemo I headed for a local seafood house and ate everything in sight.

Danny G.


Stage IV Base of Tongue SCC
Diagnosed July 1, 2002, chemo and radiation treatments completed beginning of Sept/02.