| Literature DB >> 12003688 |
Laurie A Whitcomb1, Kenneth L Kirsh, Steven D Passik.
Abstract
It is estimated that 40% to 50% of patients with metastatic disease and 90% of patients with terminal cancer experience unrelieved pain. Furthermore, inadequate treatment of cancer pain is a greater possibility if the patient is a substance abuser. In this paper, we will explore pertinent conceptual and clinical aspects of addiction that can assist in improving the identification and treatment of patients with substance use disorders.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12003688 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-002-0033-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Pain Headache Rep ISSN: 1534-3081