• West. J. Med. · May 1987

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    A practical approach to improving pain control in cancer patients.

    • M L Brigden and J B Barnett.
    • West. J. Med. 1987 May 1; 146 (5): 580-4.

    AbstractDespite a wealth of recent articles, many patients with cancer pain continue to suffer needlessly. The satisfactory treatment of cancer pain requires a variety of practical management strategies. Practicing physicians need a wider understanding of both the basic principles of analgesic therapy and the pharmacologic features of analgesics. Certain analgesics are best not used in cancer care. The use of pharmacologic adjuncts may lessen overall narcotic requirements and side effects. The appropriate use of alternative therapies can dramatically improve the quality of patients' overall survival.

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