MeSH: Neoplasms/dt [Drug Therapy]
Barriers and adherence to pain management in advanced cancer patients
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AIM: To assess patients’ barriers to pain management and analgesic medication adherence in advanced cancer patients METHODS: Prospective cross-sectional study in advanced cancer patients receiving chronic opioid therapy. Age, gender, cancer diagnosis, Karnofsky level, and educational status were recorded. collected. These included age, gender, cancer diagnosis, Karnofsky level, and educational status. The Brief Pain Inventory…
Perspectives of pediatric oncologists and palliative care physicians on the therapeutic use of cannabis in children with cancer
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Background Children with cancer are increasingly using cannabis therapeutically. Aim The purpose of this study was to determine the perspectives and practices of pediatric oncologists and palliative care physicians regarding the use of cannabis for medical purposes among children with cancer. Methods A self-administered, voluntary, cross-sectional, deidentified online survey was sent to all pediatric oncologists…