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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)?
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Medical Oncology · Los Angeles VA Medical Center
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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...

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