31yo Stg IV Lymphoma Pt with h/o opioid abuse and psych history
Was on opioids previously for various pains, but became addicted and overtook and used her friend's pills etc
H/o ER admission for suicidality, withdrawl, etc.
Coming to see me monday
Currently on Norco 5's 2 tablets every 4 hours for what she describes as diffuse bony pain.
PET scan shows lypmh nodes lighting up in the neck/mediastinum/groin
On high dose chemo and going to undergo bone marrow transplant after it.
What would you do?
Appreciate in advance any advice in this delicate...
31yo Stg IV Lymphoma Pt with h/o opioid abuse and psych history
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