Pain S/P excision skin CA/RadioTx

92 y.o. male, who appears much younger than his stated age, S/P resection skin CA 3 years ago followed by radiotherapy and then a a skin graft. He has constant pain at site and distally. I just saw him after he has failed multiple meds including opiates. The patient isn't interested in more pills. I tried covering the wound with 1% lidocaine but that did not change his pain at all. It looks like a combination of radiation dermatitis plus pain from the wound. When he flexes his foot tendon... Pain S/P excision skin CA/RadioTx
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