Cancer Pain

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Prolonged Postoperative Opioid Use Noted in Early-Stage Breast Cancer

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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

By

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

By

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

By

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

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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.

Reducing the Reliance on Opioids for Cancer Pain: Is the Switch to Cannabis a Viable Option?

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Randi Hernandez

Articles discussing the use of cannabis as a substitute for opioids highlight the limitations of the existing scientific evidence in the field.

AI-Based Smartphone App Can Help Cut Cancer Pain Severity

An artificial intelligence (AI)-based smartphone app can reduce the severity of cancer patients’ reported pain and hospital admissions.

Smartphone App Improves Management of Cancer-Related Pain, Anxiety

By

Megan Garlapow, PhD

Artificial intelligence and mobile technology combined in a smartphone app demonstrated an ability to accurately measure and respond to urgency of patients’ pain.