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Opiate Alternatives in Cancer Pain

— ASRA president discusses the options in this Ƶ video

Ƶ MedicalToday

SAN DIEGO -- Anesthesiologists are "uniquely qualified" to help cut opioid use among cancer pain patients by offering alternative treatments including interventional techniques, according to , of the University at Buffalo.

De Leon-Casasola is the president of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. He spoke to Ƶ about alternative options for pain relief in cancer pain patients during the society's annual meeting here, emphasizing a multi-modal approach to pain management.