Cancer Pain ManagementDeborah B. McGuire, Connie Henke Yarbro Grune & Stratton, 1987 - 286 pages |
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... treatment as well as the disease . Surgery , chemotherapy , and radiotherapy take a heavy toll : multi- ple painful conditions , nausea and vomiting , lack of appetite , fatigue , sleeplessness , and disfigurements such as temporary ...
... treatment as well as the disease . Surgery , chemotherapy , and radiotherapy take a heavy toll : multi- ple painful conditions , nausea and vomiting , lack of appetite , fatigue , sleeplessness , and disfigurements such as temporary ...
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... treatment.3 37 Ear pain may result when the middle or inner ear and / or the eustachian tube have been in the irradiation treatment field.50 The problem is often chronic , misdiagnosed , and resistant to treatment . The relationship of ...
... treatment.3 37 Ear pain may result when the middle or inner ear and / or the eustachian tube have been in the irradiation treatment field.50 The problem is often chronic , misdiagnosed , and resistant to treatment . The relationship of ...
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... treatment , with cord swelling simulating tumor progression or metastatic disease . The incidence is greatest in those who receive cervical irradiation . While this syndrome occurs rarely , the only option is supportive treatment ...
... treatment , with cord swelling simulating tumor progression or metastatic disease . The incidence is greatest in those who receive cervical irradiation . While this syndrome occurs rarely , the only option is supportive treatment ...
Contents
Prevalence and Profile of Pain | 21 |
Painful Complications of Cancer Diagnosis | 47 |
Issues in Cancer Pain Management | 69 |
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