Impact of opioid use on health care utilization and survival in patients with newly diagnosed stage IV malignancies

ConclusionsIn advanced cancer patients, HO use is associated with greater health care utilization and shorter survival. Prospective studies using opioid-sparing approaches are indicated, to confirm these retrospective findings and to evaluate if these undesirable effects associated with opioid use can be mitigated.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research