Alleviating Terminal Pediatric Cancer Pain

Children (Basel). 2021 Mar 19;8(3):239. doi: 10.3390/children8030239.

Abstract

Terminal cancer pain remains one of the most distressing aspects of pediatric oncology practice. Opioids are the cornerstone of cancer pain management at end-of-life and fortunately, most pain at end-of-life can be managed successfully. This article presents a practical step-by-step approach to alleviating pediatric terminal cancer pain, which can be delivered across settings.

Keywords: cancer; child; end-of-life; terminal pain.

Publication types

  • Review