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Pain Relief in Advanced Cancer Robert G. Twycross

Pain Relief in Advanced Cancer By Robert G. Twycross

Pain Relief in Advanced Cancer by Robert G. Twycross


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Summary

Covers the full range of cancer symptoms in all types of the disease. The book describes the mechanisms and types of pain, and defines the many approaches and their capabilities now available for the relief of pain.

Pain Relief in Advanced Cancer Summary

Pain Relief in Advanced Cancer by Robert G. Twycross

It is six years since publication of 'Therapeutics in Terminal Cancer'. This is the new, second edition of this successful book which is pitched at just the right level for quick reference and practical advice. It covers the full range of cancer symptoms in all types of the disease. It describes the mechanisms and types of pain, and defines the many approaches and their capabilities now available for the relief of pain. The many changes in cancer management and pharmaceuticals that have occurred since the first edition appeared have made it essential to produce this up-to-date edition. Written by an authority in the field, this book provides and essential guide for palliative medicine and pain specialists, both in training and practice.

Table of Contents

Pain and cancer; Assessment of pain; The concept of pain; Pain control: modification of pathological process; Non-drug measures; Analgesics; Pharmacology: opioid responsive pain; Non opioid responsive pain; Corticosteroids; Diamorphine; Morphine; Alternative strong narcotic agonists; Narcotic agonist - Antagonists; Co-analgesics; General.

Additional information

GOR002207659
9780443041198
0443041199
Pain Relief in Advanced Cancer by Robert G. Twycross
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Elsevier Health Sciences
19940919
577
N/A
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