1st February 2025

A 90-year-old lady has a cancer of unknown primary which is not for further investigation after discussion with the patient and her family

A 90-year-old lady has a cancer of unknown primary which is not for further investigation after discussion with the patient and her family. She has severe pain in her hips, back and legs. She is opening her bowels normally. Her clinical frailty score is 7. Her family have asked you to prescribe something as they can see she is distressed. Her only pain relief up to this point has been paracetamol. Which of the following would be most appropriate to prescribe?

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