Almost Half of Colorectal Cancer Survivors Experience Continued Pain
Almost half of colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors with pain interference (PI) during the initial phase of care have continued PI post-treatment.
Pain Management
Cancer Pain Drug Sativex Fails to Meet Primary Endpoint
Sativex did not meet its primary endpoint in demonstrating statistically significant difference from placebo for patients with advanced cancer.
Acupuncture, Exercise May Ease Pain in Patients with Breast Cancer
Treatment-related discomfort, swelling in breast cancer patients helped by acupuncture and exercise in two studies.
Severe Tenesmoid Cancer Pain Managed with Bupivacaine Via Intrathecal, Rectal Administration
Successful management of severe cancer pain can be a challenge for oncologists and their patients.
How to Communicate Metastatic Breast Cancer Pain
This fact sheet educates patients on how to properly describe the details of their metastatic breast cancer pain to their oncologist.
Methylprednisolone Doesn’t Enhance Opioids’ Analgesic Effect on Cancer Pain
In advanced cancer patients receiving opioids, methylprednisolone does not add to analgesic effect.
Back, Abdomen Pain More Likely in Colon Cancer Survivors
Colon cancer survivors are more likely to suffer future lesions related with pain in the back and lower abdomen than healthy individuals of the same gender and age.
Cannabinoids May Provide Pain Relief in Oral Cancer
Oral malignancies can be associated with increased pain, but current research suggests that a cannabis-based spray may reduce this morbidity.
Ultrasound Thermal Therapy Cuts Pain from Bone Metastases
New MRI-guided focused ultrasound reduces pain from bone metastases.
Doxepin Rinse May Benefit Patients With Oral Mucositis Pain
Patients who receive radiotherapy for head and neck cancer may now have an effective way to combat pain from oral mucositis.
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