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[Pain in cancer].

J Fleisch¹, A Dahan

¹Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum, afd. Anesthesiologie, Leiden.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde

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Summary

Cancer pain significantly impacts daily life, stemming from the disease or treatments like chemotherapy. Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach, focusing on pain measurement, opioid therapy, and patient involvement.

Area of Science:

Oncology
Pain Management
Palliative Care

Background:

Cancer-related pain is a prevalent issue negatively affecting patients' quality of life.
Pain can originate from the cancer itself or its treatments, including chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain, post-surgical, and post-amputation pain.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of cancer-related pain management.
To address common questions from general practitioners and internists regarding pain assessment and treatment.

Main Methods:

Discussion of pain measurement techniques.
Review of opioid therapy, including side effects, tolerance, and addiction.
Exploration of adjuvant medications and interventional therapies.
Identification of barriers to effective pain management.

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Main Results:

Cancer pain management is complex, involving various contributing factors.
A range of pharmacological and interventional strategies are available.
Barriers to optimal pain control exist and need to be addressed.

Conclusions:

Effective cancer pain management necessitates a multidisciplinary team approach.
Patient-centered care is crucial for successful pain treatment.
Addressing barriers and utilizing comprehensive strategies can improve patient outcomes.