Exploring Approaches to the Management of Acute Neoplasm Related Pain in Patients on Buprenorphine or Methadone for Opioid Dependence (S765)

Opioid abuse is a devastating, costly, and growing problem in the United States. To improve access to addiction treatment buprenorphine has become widely available. Data on best strategies in treatment of cancer pain in patients on buprenorphine or methadone for addiction are lacking. Optimal acute neoplasm related pain management in opioid dependent patients with cancer is a clinical challenge in both inpatient and outpatient settings due to balancing concerns for exacerbating physical dependence while avoiding under-treatment.

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