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Cancer

Cancers arise due to mutations in genes involved in the regulation of cell division, which leads to unrestricted cell proliferation. Modern science and medicine have made great strides in the understanding and treatment of cancer, including eradicating cancer in some patients. However, there is still no cure for cancer. This is largely due to the fact that cancer is a large group of many diseases.

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What is Cancer?

Cells and tissues must meticulously coordinate their activities for the normal functioning of the human body. Therefore, they exhibit socially responsible behavior - resting, growing, dividing, differentiating, or dying - for the organism’s benefit. Cancer arises when cells divide uncontrollably and invade other tissues or organs.
Although people have known about cancer for centuries, it was only in 1761 that Giovanni Morgagni of Padua performed a detailed autopsy of patients who died from...

What is Cancer?

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Although people have known about cancer for centuries, it was only in 1761 that Giovanni Morgagni of Padua performed a detailed autopsy of patients who died from...

Cancer Therapies

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A Quantitative Sensory Testing Paradigm to Obtain Measures of Pain Processing in Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery

A Quantitative Sensory Testing Paradigm to Obtain Measures of Pain Processing in Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery

Published on: January 18, 2018

Cancer pain part 1: causes and classification.

¹Clinical Services Division, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London. suzanne.chapman@rmh.nhs.uk

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)

|August 24, 2012

Summary

Cancer pain significantly impacts patients and their quality of life. Understanding pain causes, assessment, and individualized management strategies are crucial for effective cancer pain relief.

Area of Science:

Oncology
Pain Management
Nursing Care

Background:

Cancer pain is a prevalent and distressing issue for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
The impact of cancer pain extends to patients' quality of life and affects their caregivers.
Effective management of cancer pain is essential for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of cancer pain, its effects, and the role of nurses in its management.
To highlight the importance of understanding pain mechanisms and assessment in cancer patients.
To introduce the concept of individualized pain management strategies for cancer patients.

Main Methods:

Literature review on cancer pain causes, assessment, and management.
Discussion of the nursing role in pain assessment and intervention.

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A Quantitative Sensory Testing Paradigm to Obtain Measures of Pain Processing in Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery

A Quantitative Sensory Testing Paradigm to Obtain Measures of Pain Processing in Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery

Published on: January 18, 2018

Exploration of the effects of cancer pain on patients and their families.

Main Results:

Cancer pain requires a comprehensive understanding of its etiology and presentation.
Thorough pain assessment is fundamental for developing effective treatment plans.
Individualized pain management strategies are key to improving patient comfort and care.

Conclusions:

Understanding and addressing cancer pain is critical for enhancing patient care and well-being.
Nurses play a vital role in managing cancer pain through assessment and intervention.
Further exploration of cancer pain assessment and management will be detailed in subsequent publications.