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. 1992 Dec;19(4):793-805.

Pain management in advanced cancer

K S Ogle  1 , D Warren, J D Plumb
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  • PMID: 1465488
Review

Pain management in advanced cancer

K S Ogle et al. Prim Care. 1992 Dec.

Abstract

This article presents a primary care approach to pain management in patients with advanced cancer. Assessment of "total" pain is reviewed along with interdisciplinary care. Pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies are outlined, with emphasis on the correct use of narcotics and adjuvant analgesics.

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