Mr. Brennan is an 87-year-old patient who has stomach cancer that has metastasized (spread) to his liver and pancreas. The cancer is not considered curable, but he is in a considerable amount of pain. Which type of drug therapy would be considered for Mr. Brennan?

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Palliative therapy is used to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life in patients with serious illnesses, such as metastatic cancer, where the focus is on comfort rather than cure.

Mr Brennan Is an 87-Year-Old Patient Who Has Stomach Cancer