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Review
. 2002 Jul-Aug;19(4):267-76.
doi: 10.1177/104990910201900412.

Episodic pain in patients with advanced cancer

Giovambattista Zeppetella  1 , Maria D C Ribeiro
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Review

Episodic pain in patients with advanced cancer

Giovambattista Zeppetella et al. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2002 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Episodic pain is a common problem for patients with advanced cancer and is often difficult to manage successfully. In this article, the daily variations in cancer-related episodic pain in a patient with metastatic lung cancer are described. The definition, etiology, prevalence, and pharmacological management of episodic pain are also reviewed

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