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Advances in cancer pain
1Department of Neurology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Cornell University Medical College, New York, NY, USA.
Archives of Neurology
|April 13, 1999
Summary
Neuro-oncology advances improve cancer pain management. Effective cancer pain relief requires addressing the cause and managing symptoms when antitumor therapy is insufficient.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Cancer Pain Management
- Pain Perception
Background:
- Cancer pain research is advancing within neuro-oncology.
- Progress in cancer treatment and pain understanding improves care for malignant pain.
- Neuro-oncology encompasses brain tumors, neurological cancer complications, and cancer pain.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight advances in neuro-oncology and their impact on cancer pain management.
- To underscore the importance of understanding pain perception in cancer patients.
- To discuss the multifaceted approach to treating cancer pain.
Main Methods:
- Review of advances in neuro-oncology.
- Analysis of progress in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
- Examination of the anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and psychology of pain perception.
Main Results:
- Improved patient care for malignant pain due to advancements.
- Specialized cancer treatments offer the most direct approach to pain.
- Pain management is crucial when antitumor therapy fails or causes injury.
Conclusions:
- Advances in neuro-oncology have significantly improved cancer pain management.
- A comprehensive understanding of pain is essential for effective patient care.
- Multimodal strategies are necessary for optimal cancer pain relief.