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Cancer is not synonymous with pain; however, pain is a very common and debilitating symptom. Cancer is primarily a disease of older people, who will frequently rely heavily on general practitioners and care of the elderly physicians. Inadequate knowledge of pain management by professionals has been identified as a barrier to cancer pain management. This article aims to provide an overview of the principles of cancer pain management, particularly in the elderly population.
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