2022 World Conference on Lung Cancer (ePosters)-EP10.01-014. A Multidisciplinary Team to Manage Patients with Lung Cancer and Opioid Use Disorder

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A study was conducted to assess the feasibility of a multidisciplinary team in managing patients with lung cancer and opioid use disorder (OUD). The study found limited evidence for managing co-occurring cancer, pain, OUD, and non-medical opioid use. The team met weekly and developed comprehensive care plans. Team members included an oncologist, oncology DNP, addiction medicine/primary care specialist, palliative care physician, cancer survivorship expert, social worker, and pharmacist.<br /><br />The study included 29 patients with lung cancer referred to the multidisciplinary team. The majority of patients were female (62%) and Black (93%). Most patients were in advanced stages of cancer, with 69% being in Stage IV. 41% of patients had concerns for non-medical opioid use.<br /><br />The study found that a multidisciplinary team approach for developing a comprehensive care plan for lung cancer and OUD is feasible. However, most patients referred to the team were not on medications for OUD at the time of referral. This highlights the need for improved management strategies for patients with co-occurring cancer and OUD.<br /><br />Overall, the study emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing patients with lung cancer and OUD. It suggests that such an approach can lead to the development of comprehensive care plans and shared decision making. However, the availability of team members and resources may vary, which can impact the efficacy of the team.<br /><br />In conclusion, the study demonstrates the feasibility of a multidisciplinary team in managing patients with lung cancer and OUD. It highlights the advanced stages of cancer in this patient population and the need for improved management strategies.

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Lawrence Feldman

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Speaker Lawrence Feldman

Topic Palliative and Supportive Care

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multidisciplinary team

lung cancer

opioid use disorder

feasibility

co-occurring cancer

comprehensive care plans

patient demographics

stage IV cancer

management strategies

shared decision making