Alternative Pain-Control Strategy Reduces Need for Opioids in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
January 22, 2020
January 22, 2020
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 22 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release:
With nearly all patients who undergo treatment for cancers of the head and neck experiencing oral mucositis, or painful mouth sores, effective pain control is one of the main goals of physicians and care teams. Looking to provide more effective relief for patients while also reducing the need for opioid painkillers, a team from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center explor . . .
With nearly all patients who undergo treatment for cancers of the head and neck experiencing oral mucositis, or painful mouth sores, effective pain control is one of the main goals of physicians and care teams. Looking to provide more effective relief for patients while also reducing the need for opioid painkillers, a team from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center explor . . .