MIMS Cancer Clinic

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

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New pregnancy prevention measures for retinoid products

New pregnancy prevention measures for retinoid products

9 January 2019, 10:07am

Further restrictions have been announced on the use...

Vitamin D and omega-3 do not prevent cancer or cardiovascular disease, major trial suggests

Vitamin D and omega-3 do not prevent cancer or cardiovascular disease, major trial suggests

19 December 2018, 11:28am

Neither vitamin D nor omega-3 supplements are effective...

Help cancer patients live longer by offering smoking cessation support, GPs urged

Help cancer patients live longer by offering smoking cessation support, GPs urged

23 January 2018, 10:50am

GPs could help patients diagnosed with lung cancer...

At-a-glance product comparison charts.

Opioid Analgesics: Approximate Potency Equivalence with Oral Morphine

Opioid Analgesics: Approximate Potency Equivalence with Oral Morphine

25 November 2015, 11:45am
Initiating Treatment with Transdermal Opioids

Initiating Treatment with Transdermal Opioids

7 August 2017, 9:16am
Syringe Driver Drug Compatibility

Syringe Driver Drug Compatibility

1 June 2016, 7:27am

Summaries of key national guidance.

WHO Pain Ladder for Cancer Pain Relief in Adults

WHO Pain Ladder for Cancer Pain Relief in Adults

18 December 2015, 5:05pm
Prescribing of Strong Opioids for Pain in Palliative Care of Adults (NICE Guideline)

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

Co-Analgesics for Use in Cancer Pain

1 February 2016, 10:38am

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