MIMS Cancer Clinic

Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support prescribing for cancer-related disorders and palliative care. 

Latest news

A woman in her 50s with red hair takes a tablet with a glass of water.

Hormone treatment approved for breast cancer prevention

7 November 2023, 9:06am

Anastrozole is now licensed to prevent breast cancer...

A doctor's gloved hands examine a bumpy red skin reaction on a man's shoulder.

Methotrexate sun protection reminder after patient death

26 September 2023, 1:08pm

People taking methotrexate should be reminded about...

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Offer home tests to all patients with colorectal cancer symptoms, NICE advises

5 July 2023, 12:07pm

In draft guidance published today, NICE recommends...

At-a-glance product comparison charts.

Opioid Analgesics: Approximate Potency Equivalence with Oral Morphine

26 February 2021, 11:45am

Initiating Treatment with Transdermal Opioids

4 February 2020, 9:16am

Syringe Driver Drug Compatibility

1 June 2016, 7:27am

Summaries of key national guidance.

WHO Pain Ladder for Cancer Pain Relief in Adults

27 June 2023, 5:05pm

Prescribing of Strong Opioids for Pain in Palliative Care of Adults (NICE Guideline)

25 July 2012, 11:40am

Co-Analgesics for Use in Cancer Pain

1 February 2016, 10:38am

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