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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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

23 January 2018, 10:50am

GPs could help patients diagnosed with lung cancer...

Rolapitant: a new option for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

19 July 2017, 7:25pm

Varuby (rolapitant) is a new NK₁ antagonist...

At-a-glance product comparison charts.

Opioid Analgesics: Approximate Potency Equivalence with Oral Morphine

25 November 2015, 11:45am

Initiating Treatment with Transdermal Opioids

7 August 2017, 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

18 December 2015, 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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