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Sometimes the extent of disease is documented , at other times not . Much of the information collected on cancer - related pain comes from major medical or cancer research centers . The extent of the problem for patients being cared for ...
Sometimes the extent of disease is documented , at other times not . Much of the information collected on cancer - related pain comes from major medical or cancer research centers . The extent of the problem for patients being cared for ...
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10 In a second study by Foley , 10 stage of disease was examined as a variable in the prevalence of cancer pain . Patients were asked directly about their pain . Although , overall , 38 percent of the patients reported significant pain ...
10 In a second study by Foley , 10 stage of disease was examined as a variable in the prevalence of cancer pain . Patients were asked directly about their pain . Although , overall , 38 percent of the patients reported significant pain ...
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Table 7-2 Existing Methods of Alleviating Cancer - Related Pain I. Primary Control Methods A. Therapy directed toward control of the disease process itself . 1. Surgery . 2. Radiation therapy . 3. Chemotherapy ( cytotoxic & hormonal ...
Table 7-2 Existing Methods of Alleviating Cancer - Related Pain I. Primary Control Methods A. Therapy directed toward control of the disease process itself . 1. Surgery . 2. Radiation therapy . 3. Chemotherapy ( cytotoxic & hormonal ...
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Prevalence and Profile of Pain | 21 |
Painful Complications of Cancer Diagnosis | 47 |
Issues in Cancer Pain Management | 69 |
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