Cancer Pain

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Cancer Pain

Review: Pain of Radiation Therapy Increases With Frequency of Its Use

March 12, 2021

The authors of this review present key epidemiologic data about cancer patients vulnerable for each pain syndrome along with evidence for the management for each condition.

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For Cancer Survivors, Electroacupuncture and Auricular Acupuncture Reduce Chronic Pain

Lauren Biscaldi

The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of electroacupuncture and auricular acupuncture for chronic musculoskeletal pain in cancer survivors.

As post-transplant medications are used to reduce the body’s immune reaction to a foreign organ, the

Prolonged Postoperative Opioid Use Noted in Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Andrea S. Blevins Primeau, PhD, MBA

Patients with early-stage breast cancer who undergo mastectomy with or without reconstruction are at risk of prolonged opioid use.

Drug Monitoring Programs May Affect Cancer Pain Management

Jonathan Goodman, MPhil

Prescription drug monitoring programs that aim to prevent opioid misuse may be affecting patients with cancer who need pain management.

Acupuncture, Acupressure May Lower Chronic Cancer Pain Intensity

The use of acupuncture and/or acupressure is associated with reduced cancer pain and decreased use of analgesics.

Pain Associated With Quality of Life and Survival for Patients With Recurrent Ovarian Cancer

Vicki Moore, PhD

Researchers sought to analyze how pain management affects quality of life and overall survival for patients with recurrent ovarian cancer.

Younger Patients With Colorectal Cancer More Likely to Present With Abdominal Pain

Younger patients with colorectal cancer are more likely to present with abdominal pain and via an emergency.

Mouthwashes Show Promise in Reducing Chemo-Related Oral Mucositis Pain

Steve Duffy

Two separate oral rinses were found to reduce pain from oral mucositis and mouth sores in patients receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancers when compared to placebo.

Giving the Choice of Medical Support During Painful Procedures to Children With Cancer

Tyler Rice

Children with cancer who were asked to choose the type of medical support received during invasive procedures were found to be empowered and to experience reduced levels of distress.