Prevalence of opioid misuse in patients with cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

T Ako, MP Ørnskov, C Lykke, P Sjøgren… - British journal of …, 2024 - nature.com
Abstract Background/Objectives Long-term consequences of opioid consumption, such as
misuse, have been a major concern in patients with chronic non-cancer pain. Potentially …

Opioid analgesics for nociceptive cancer pain: A comprehensive review

C Abdel Shaheed, C Hayes, CG Maher… - CA: A Cancer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Pain is one of the most burdensome symptoms in people with cancer, and opioid analgesics
are considered the mainstay of cancer pain management. For this review, the authors …

Acupuncture vs massage for pain in patients living with advanced cancer: the IMPACT randomized clinical trial

AS Epstein, KT Liou, SAD Romero, RE Baser… - JAMA Network …, 2023 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Pain is challenging for patients with advanced cancer. While recent guidelines
recommend acupuncture and massage for cancer pain, their comparative effectiveness is …

Expert consensus‐based guidance on approaches to opioid management in individuals with advanced cancer‐related pain and nonmedical stimulant use

KF Jones, D Khodyakov, BH Han, RM Arnold, E Dao… - Cancer, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Clinicians treating cancer‐related pain with opioids regularly encounter
nonmedical stimulant use (ie, methamphetamine, cocaine), yet there is little evidence‐based …

Prevention and management of osteoradionecrosis in patients with head and neck cancer treated with radiation therapy: ISOO-MASCC-ASCO guideline

DE Peterson, SA Koyfman, N Yarom… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - ascopubs.org
ASCO Guidelines provide recommendations with comprehensive review and analyses of
the relevant literature for each recommendation, following the guideline development …

American Society for Pain Management Nursing and Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association position statement: Pain management at the end of life

P Coyne, C Mulvenon, JA Paice - Pain Management Nursing, 2018 - Elsevier
Pain at the end of life continues to be of great concern as it may be unrecognized or
untreated. Although nurses have an ethical obligation to reduce suffering, barriers remain …

Association of opioid use with survival in patients with cancer treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors: it is time for evidence-based behaviors

R Giusti, G Porzio, M Maltoni, M Filetti, A Cuomo… - The …, 2025 - academic.oup.com
Cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with pain experienced by
most patients undergoing cancer treatment. Opioids are the recommended treatment for …

Strategies to make telemedicine a friend, not a foe, in the provision of accessible and equitable cancer care

BA Calton, S Nouri, C Davila, A Kotwal, C Zapata… - Cancers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary In this Perspective, we explore the benefits of telemedicine in extending
cancer care to patients who face difficulties due to functional limitations, high symptom …

Naldemedine for opioid-induced constipation in patients with cancer: a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial

J Hamano, T Higashibata, T Kessoku… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - ascopubs.org
PURPOSE Opioid-induced constipation is the most frequent and non–self-limiting adverse
effect of opioid analgesia, reducing adherence and interfering with pain relief. This clinical …

Pain education and knowledge (PEAK) consensus guidelines for neuromodulation: A proposal for standardization in fellowship and training programs

SG Pritzlaff, JH Goree, JM Hagedorn… - Journal of Pain …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The need to be competent in neuromodulation is and should be a prerequisite prior to
completing a fellowship in interventional pain medicine. Unfortunately, many programs lack …