Abstract:e20568 Background: Many cancer survivors with non-active disease suffer with pain and other symptoms. This study investigated differences in symptoms and opioid use among cancer pain patients with active versus non-active disease. Methods: Data were obtained from 518 consecutive new patients seen at the Pain Management Center of MD Anderson Cancer Center from 01/01/09 to 06/30/09. Measures: Usual pain was rated on the Brief Pain Inventory. The Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS) was used for ratings of f… Show more
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