How do you approach patients with substance use disorders who require chemotherapy for their cancer?
Are there differences in management for those with stimulant use (e.g., methamphetamine, cocaine)?
Answer from: Medical Oncologist at Community Practice
This is, unfortunately, a common, challenging situation that requires addressing multiple facets of care.The first is having enough mental health support for the patient and having a non-judgmental approach. We're lucky to have embedded clinical psychologists in our oncology clinic at my institution...