Opioids for Cancer Pain

Publication Date: December 4, 2022
Last Updated: March 27, 2023

Treatment

Recommendation 1.1

Opioids should be offered to patients with moderate-to-severe pain related to cancer or active cancer treatment unless contraindicated. (EB, B, M, S)
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Overview

Title

Use of Opioids for Adults with Pain from Cancer or Cancer Treatment

Authoring Organization

American Society of Clinical Oncology