title: Pain management in advanced cancer.
abstract: This article presents a primary care approach to pain management in patients with advanced cancer. Assessment of "total" pain is reviewed along with interdisciplinary care. Pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapies are outlined, with emphasis on the correct use of narcotics and adjuvant analgesics.
authors: Department of Family Practice, College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, Lansing.
authors: K S
authors: KS
authors: Ogle
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Warren
authors: J D
authors: JD
authors: Plumb
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps; D009294:Narcotics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D009407:Nerve Block; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D009294:Narcotics