Therapeutics in Terminal Cancer — Twycross & Lack — Clinical Oncology Reference Guide

A definitive clinical reference for the care of individuals with end-stage cancer. Authored by leading experts in palliative medicine, this second edition includes:

• A comprehensive pain management framework, including opioid-responsive, semiresponsive, and resistant pain categorization. 

• Updated guidance on oral morphine use, dose selection, and receptor-specific activity. 

• New sections on lymphoedema management and symptom control beyond pain. 

• Attention to holistic patient care, including psychosocial and supportive aspects for both patients and families. 

This textbook draws from decades of practice in hospice and palliative care at institutions such as St Christophers and Sir Michael Sobell Housecenters spearheaded by Twycross himself, who helped shape modern oncologic palliation. 

🧠 Ideal For:

• Palliative care clinicians, oncology nurses, general practitioners, and hospice staff

• Medical students and residents specializing in oncology or pain management

• Healthcare educators and policy makers in terminal care settings

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