Modern strategies in cancer pain treatment

Authors
Heidemann, E
Citation
E. Heidemann, Modern strategies in cancer pain treatment, ONKOLOGIE, 22(5), 1999, pp. 425-430
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Oncology
Journal title
ONKOLOGIE
ISSN journal
0378584X → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
425 - 430
Database
ISI
SICI code
0378-584X(199910)22:5<425:MSICPT>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
It is essential to treat cancer patients according to the WHO guidelines 'b y the ladder - by the mouth - by the clock'. Side effects of analgetics sho uld be known and prevented. Coanalgetics should be used wisely in different situations. A realistic goal is freedom of pain in 90% of patients.