Pain Relief in Advanced Cancer
Robert G. Twycross(Author)
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 19. September 1994
Book
Paperback/Softback
577 pages
978-0-443-04119-8 (ISBN)
Description
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.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Adult education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
130 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 159 mm
Weight
1080 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-04119-8 (9780443041198)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
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.