Pharmacological Treatment of Cancer Pain - Related Resources

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Transdermal fentanyl might possibly be equally effective in reducing cancer pain in comparison to morphine or methadone, with lower rates of constipation. Transdermal Fentanyl for Cancer Pain
Acupuncture might possibly be effective in controlling cancer-related pain in adults, but the evidence is insufficient for conclusionsAcupuncture for Cancer Pain in Adults.
Epidural, subarachnoid, and intracerebroventricular (ICV) administration of opioids all appear to be effective in relieving intractable cancer pain. ICV delivery may be successful if pain is resistant to other treatments Epidural, Subarachnoid, and Intracerebroventricular Opioids for Cancer Pain.
Hydromorphone may have similar therapeutic effect and adverse effects to oxycodone and morphine in adults with moderate to severe chronic cancer painHydromorphone for Cancer Pain.
Bisphosphonates appear to give some relief of pain secondary to bone metastases and should be considered when analgesics and/or radiotherapy give inadequate pain relief Bisphosphonates for the Relief of Pain Secondary to Bone Metastases.
Oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate is effective in the management of breakthrough pain in patients with cancer Fentanyl for Breakthrough (Episodic) Pain in Cancer Patients.

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