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Article categoriesMalignant wounds
An approach to managing wounds caused by cancer
Haemorrhage from malignant wounds
How to manage erosion into a major blood vessel
Abdominal pain in patients with cancer: Information for clinicians
How should I best assess abdominal pain in a patient with advancing cancer? Advice from a senior palliative physician
Breathlessness: Information for clinicians
Guidance on managing breathlessness whatever the cause
Referred and radiating pain: Information for clinicians
What patterns of referred pain do you commonly see? Advice from a senior palliative physician
Bone pain: Information for clinicians
Clinical features and how to treat
Starting Morphine: Information for clinicians
How do I decide when it is appropriate to start strong opioids? Advice from a senior palliative physician
Assessing cancer pain
A pragmatic approach to assessment and treatment in the community
Lymphoedema: Information for clinicians
Understanding and managing lymphoedema - a practial overview for cliniciansÂ
Radiotherapy skin reactions: Information for clinicians
Guidance on managing the skin impact of radiotherapy
Constipation: Information for clinicians
How should I best manage constipation in a patient with advancing illness? Advice from a senior palliative physician