Optimizing use of opiates in the management of cancer pain

Cancer pain is often suboptimally managed. The underestimation and undertreatment continues to be a problem despite the availability of consensus-based guidelines. Most patients with cancer develop pain. The prevalence and severity of pain among cancer patients varies according to primary and metast...

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Main Authors: MandalĂ , Mario, Moro, Cecilia, Labianca, Roberto, Cremonesi, Marco, Barni, Sandro
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2006
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1936364/