 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,082 | I am very surprised to hear the response of the nurse concerning Fentanyl patches. I was treated at a CCC and that is their "gold standard" for pain control. It is not only very effective but also very convenient. Curious as to why your medical provider prefers liguid morphine. I suggest you ask them WHY? and still push for the patch when appropriate
65 yr Old Frack
Stage IV BOT T3N2M0 HPV 16+
2007:72GY IMRT(40) 8 ERBITUX No PEG
2008:CANCER BACK Salvage Surgery
25GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin
Apaghia /G button
2012: CANCER BACK -left tonsilar fossa
40GY-CyberKnife(5) 3 Carboplatin
Passed away 4-29-13
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