Abstract
Cancer-related pain may occur as a result of both the malignant process itself and treatment course, which can include chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery, among others. It is, therefore, a dynamic condition, with an often complex presentation, requiring a thorough assessment and a multimodal approach to management. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of select common pain conditions seen in the cancer population and general approaches on management.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 731-733 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780123851574 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780123851581 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2014 |
Keywords
- Cancer pain
- Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
- Mucositis
- Phantom pain
- Postmastectomy pain
- Postthoracotomy pain
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine