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Should Buprenorphine Be Considered a First-Line Opioid for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Cancer Pain?
J Pain Symptom Manage
November 2023
Department of Palliative Care, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Health Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (M.D.), Danville, PA, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Cancer pain is a big issue for many people undergoing treatment, especially those with worse stages of the disease.
- Doctors usually use opioids like morphine to help manage this pain, but a newer option called buprenorphine is being considered.
- Experts think buprenorphine could be a good first choice for some patients, especially the elderly or those with kidney problems, but more research is needed to be sure.