Cancer pain management
By: [edited by] Michael J. Fisch, Allen W. Burton.
Contributors: Fisch, Michael J., 1964-; Burton, Allen W.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill, Medical Pub. Division
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 319
ISBN-13: 9780071445351
Subjects: Cancer pain.; Cancer pain -- Prevention.; Neoplasms -- complications.; Pain -- therapy.; Palliative Care.
Description: Provides in-depth coverage of all the interventional and medical strategies needed for effective cancer pain management. Logically organized, this practical guide starts with general principles in cancer pain management, followed by management of specific cancer pain syndromes, unique issues, interventional techniques, and other specialized approaches. Reflecting an approach to pain management developed at the prestigious M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Cancer Pain Management addresses the full spectrum of cancer pain syndromes and reviews the selection and administration of various treatment options.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.