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[Pain problems in oncology].

H J Senn1

  • 1Medizinische Klinik C, Kantonsspital St. Gallen.

Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|August 7, 1990
PubMed
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Approximately 30-70% of cancer patients experience pain, particularly in advanced stages. Effective pain management involves investigating all causes, interdisciplinary treatment, and overcoming biases against adequate analgesic use for improved quality of life.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pain Management
  • Palliative Care

Context:

  • Cancer pain affects a significant portion of patients, ranging from 30-40% of inpatients to 60-70% in terminal stages.
  • Pain syndromes in cancer patients are not exclusively tumor-derived and require thorough investigation and treatment.
  • Antineoplastic treatments are crucial for preventing and managing advanced cancer pain.

Purpose:

  • To outline comprehensive strategies for effective cancer pain management.
  • To emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and pharmacologic analgesia.
  • To address barriers to adequate pain relief, including public and medical bias.

Summary:

  • Effective cancer pain management requires identifying all pain sources, utilizing interdisciplinary treatments (anesthesiologic, radiotherapeutic, surgical), and prioritizing pharmacologic analgesia for chronic pain unresponsive to other therapies.

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  • Prophylactic prescription of analgesics at adequate doses and regular intervals, following established pain ladders, is key for lasting relief.
  • Overcoming biases against oral opiate use in chronic cancer pain is essential.

    • Impact:

    • Successful pain management significantly improves the quality of life and facilitates social reintegration for advanced cancer patients.
    • Addressing psychosocial factors is vital for optimizing pain perception and analgesia outcomes.
    • Interdisciplinary collaboration ensures a holistic approach to cancer pain, leading to better patient outcomes.