Validation of an oncology-specific opioid risk calculator in cancer survivors.

Paul J Riviere Lucas K VitzthumVinit NalawadeRishi DekaTimothy FurnishLoren K MellBrent S RoseMark WallaceJames D Murphy

Published in: Cancer (2020)

A novel 5-question clinical decision tool allows physicians treating patients with cancer to accurately predict which patients will persistently be using opioid medications after completing therapy.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
end stage renal disease
pain management
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
primary care
chronic kidney disease
palliative care
prognostic factors
young adults
stem cells
mesenchymal stem cells
childhood cancer
breast cancer risk
chemotherapy induced