Guidelines - Cancer

Quick-reference summaries of key national treatment guidance for malignant conditions including haematological cancers and solid tumours.

MIMS summaries

At-a-glance summaries of authoritative evidence-based clinical guidelines for malignant conditions commonly encountered in primary care, prepared by the MIMS editorial team. 

WHO Pain Ladder for Cancer Pain Relief in Adults

Summary of 3-step approach to analgesia in cancer patients.

Opioid Analgesics: Approximate Potency Equivalence with Oral Morphine

Guide to potencies of opioid analgesics, for dose conversion.

Initiating Treatment with Transdermal Opioids

Guidance on dosing for fentanyl and buprenorphine patches.

Syringe Driver Drug Compatibility

Compatibility of drugs mixed in a syringe driver.

Co-Analgesics for Use in Cancer Pain

Agents and doses for different types of cancer pain.

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

Summary of NICE guidance on prescribing opioid analgesics.