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Cancer Pain Syndromes
Russell K Portenoy1, Ebtesam Ahmed1
1MJHS Institute for Innovation in Palliative Care, 39 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10006, USA.
Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America
|May 7, 2018
Summary
Identifying cancer pain syndromes aids in pain assessment and treatment. This review covers common acute and chronic pain syndromes related to cancer, including tumor-related, neuropathic, and treatment-induced pain.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pain Medicine
- Palliative Care
Background:
- Cancer patients frequently experience diverse acute and chronic pain syndromes.
- Accurate identification of these syndromes is crucial for effective pain management.
- Pain syndromes are classified by their relation to cancer, underlying pathophysiology, and clinical presentation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the phenomenology of common acute and chronic pain syndromes in cancer patients.
- To provide a framework for understanding cancer pain based on its etiology and characteristics.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of common cancer pain syndromes.
- Classification of pain syndromes based on tumor involvement, pathophysiology, and treatment effects.
Main Results:
- Tumor-related pain syndromes are most prevalent, with bone pain being the most common.
- Neuropathic pain syndromes can arise from cancer-related injury at any level of the peripheral nervous system.
- Treatment-related pain syndromes are a significant consequence of antineoplastic therapies.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the specific characteristics of cancer pain syndromes is essential for targeted assessment and treatment.
- A systematic approach to classifying cancer pain aids in developing effective management strategies.
- This review highlights the diverse origins and presentations of pain in cancer patients.
Keywords:
Bone painCancer painCancer pain syndromesCancer-related neuropathic painCancer-related syndromeChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathyMalignant bowel obstructionMucositisMore Related Videos
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