• Geriatric nursing · May 2000

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    Cancer pain management in the elderly.

    • T Maxwell.
    • Center for Palliative Care, Department of Family Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pa., USA.
    • Geriatr Nurs. 2000 May 1;21(3):158-63.

    AbstractThe prevalence of cancer rises with advancing age, and pain is a common complaint of those with cancer. The elderly, especially those older than 85, are at risk for undertreatment of pain. Despite multiple barriers, assessment difficulties, and an increased risk of side effects with opioids, cancer pain can be effectively managed in this population. The quality of life of elderly patients with cancer depends on good symptom management, the appropriate use of analgesics, and prevention of opioid-related side effects.

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