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Cancer pain management-current status.

Deepak Thapa1, V Rastogi, Vanita Ahuja

  • 1Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector-32, Chandigarh, India.

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Managing cancer pain is challenging, especially for patients with complex needs. This review explores undertreatment, assessment tools, and future strategies for effective cancer pain management, including opioid therapy.

Keywords:
Cancer painneuro-ablative proceduresopioids

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Published on: January 18, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pain Management
  • Palliative Care

Background:

  • Cancer pain affects approximately 75% of patients, often necessitating opioid treatment for severe pain.
  • Effective cancer pain relief is complicated by factors such as episodic pain, neuropathic pain, substance abuse, and cognitive or communication impairments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review reasons for the undertreatment of cancer pain.
  • To discuss current tools for pain assessment in cancer patients.
  • To explore the relationship between cancer pain and anxiety, and to propose future management approaches.

Main Methods:

  • A non-systematic review of relevant literature.
  • Literature search conducted from 1998 to 2010 using MEDLINE and WHO guidelines.
  • Inclusion of articles focusing on current cancer pain management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Identified significant challenges in managing cancer pain, particularly in specific patient populations.
  • Reviewed the existing World Health Organization (WHO) analgesic ladder for cancer pain.
  • Highlighted the need for improved strategies to address cancer pain undertreatment.

Conclusions:

  • Cancer pain remains a significant issue requiring improved management strategies.
  • Further research and novel approaches are needed to optimize pain relief for cancer patients.
  • Addressing undertreatment and enhancing pain assessment are crucial for better patient outcomes.