5th January 2024

An 81-year-old woman with severe bone pain from lytic metastases in her left femur is likely in the last few weeks of her life

An 81-year-old woman with severe bone pain from lytic metastases in her left femur is likely in the last few weeks of her life. Despite management with celecoxib, bisphosphonates, dexamethasone and opioids, her bone pain remains uncontrolled. What would be the next appropriate step in her pain management?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.