Anesthesia Care for Cancer Patients

Management and Treatment of Pain in Cancer Patients

Author(s): Kingsuk Ganguly *

Pp: 333-362 (30)

DOI: 10.2174/9798898813727125010019

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

 Cancer pain is a complex condition that significantly impacts the quality of life in patients at all stages of disease. Effective pain management requires a nuanced understanding of the underlying causes of pain. This chapter provides a comprehensive review of cancer pain management strategies, with evidence-based approaches to assessment and treatment.


Keywords: Adjuvant analgesics, Breakthrough pain, Cancer pain, Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Epidural injections, Gene therapy, Intrathecal drug delivery, Interventional pain management, Multidisciplinary care.