Effect of Opioids on Survival in Patients with Cancer
Opioids are commonly used for pain management in patients with cancer. They have a range of unwanted effects, including some that potentially influence cancer growth. This article reviews the data assessing the effects of opioids on survival in patients with cancer. Many studies assessing this show...
Main Author: | Jason W. Boland |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-11-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/14/22/5720 |
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