• Cancer · Apr 1999

    Editorial Comment

    The oncologist's expanding role.

    • J L Abrahm.
    • Cancer. 1999 Apr 15; 85 (8): 1645-8, iii.

    AbstractAdvances in the assessment and management of pain have made it possible for over 90% of oncology patients to have a pain free death at home. Oncologists have a unique opportunity, as clinical role models, teachers, and participants in research, to insure proper management of patients' symptoms at diagnosis, during treatment, and as death approaches.

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