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Review
. 2006 Aug;67(8):414-6.
doi: 10.12968/hmed.2006.67.8.21960.

Cancer-related breakthrough pain

Andrew N Davies  1
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Review

Cancer-related breakthrough pain

Andrew N Davies. Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2006 Aug.

Abstract

Breakthrough pain is a common problem in patients with cancer, and is associated with significant morbidity among this group of patients. This review examines the different types of breakthrough pain, and the various options for the management of breakthrough pain.

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