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Persistent pain in cancer survivors.
Elaine G Boland1, Sam H Ahmedzai
1aQueen's Centre for Oncology and Haematology, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Cottingham bThe Medical School, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care
|July 13, 2017
Summary
Persistent pain is a common issue for cancer survivors due to treatments and cancer itself. Recent research identifies contributing factors and potential interventions for better pain management.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pain Medicine
- Cancer Survivorship
Background:
- Cancer survivorship is increasing, leading to new challenges.
- Persistent pain is a common complaint in cancer survivors.
- Pain can stem from cancer, treatments, surgery, and multimorbidity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore causes and mechanisms of persistent cancer-related pain.
- To review evidence for managing this pain.
- To highlight recent findings in the field.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent findings on persistent pain.
- Examination of pain after surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiation.
- Inclusion of osteonecrosis from corticosteroid treatment in pediatric cancer patients.
Main Results:
- Recent research identified molecular, genetic, phenotypic, and psychological factors influencing persistent pain.
- Long-term outcomes of persistent pain are being investigated.
- Understanding of pain mechanisms is evolving.
Conclusions:
- Persistent pain in cancer survivors is a recognized issue.
- New research sheds light on pain origins and potential interventions.
- Holistic management models are needed for persistent cancer-related pain.
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