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In order to treat the cancer chronic pains, the morphine is the most r
elevant analgesic, since it has rapide, powerful and multiples possibi
lities of administration. The subcutaneous Administration should be pr
oposed in case of impossibility to act orally. It is a simple and effi
cient choice, which requires to be organised outside the specialised c
enters, i.e. at the patient's home. Today, the arrival of news materie
ls allows a continous and ambulatory injection linked to a better effi
ciency and acceptance (less side effects). The << P.C.A. methods >> al
lows self administration, which meets the needs.