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Chronic background pain is a common symptom for patients with cancer. Many patients also suffer transient exacerbations of pain known as breakthrough cancer pain (BTcP).1

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    1. Davies AN, et al. BMJ Support Palliat Care. 2018;8(3):241-249.

    2. Portenoy RK, et al. Prim Care & Cancer. 1991;April:27-33.

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