Cited by 125Pain Management and Opioid UseCancer survivorship and careAnesthesia and Pain Management

Management of Chronic Pain in Cancer Survivors

Levy, Michael H., Chwistek, Marcin, Mehta, Rohtesh S.·2008·The Cancer Journal

Abstract

Chronic pain is a frequent complication of cancer and its treatments and is often underreported, underdiagnosed, and undertreated. Pain in cancer survivors is caused by residual tissue damage from the cancer and/or the cancer therapy. This pain can be divided into 3 pathophysiologic categories: somatic, visceral, and neuropathic. The most common treatment-induced chronic pain syndromes are neuropathies secondary to surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. Comfort and function are optimized in cancer survivors by a multidisciplinary approach using an individually tailored combination of opioids, coanalgesics, physical therapy, interventional procedures, psychosocial interventions, and complementary and alternative modalities. Management of chronic pain must be integrated into comprehensive cancer care so that cancer patients can fully enjoy their survival.

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Crossref · 10.1097/ppo.0b013e31818f5aa7

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  • Chronic pain is a common complication caused by residual tissue damage from cancer and its treatment.

    “Chronic pain, often underreported, underdiagnosed, and undertreated, is a common complication caused by residual tissue damage from cancer and its treatment.25”

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Authors
Levy, M. H., Chwistek, M., & Mehta, R. S.
Affiliations
Fox Chase Cancer Center (US)
Venue
The Cancer Journal
Published
2008-11
Volume
14
Issue
6
Pages
401-409
ISSN
1528-9117 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1984725457
Cited by
125
References
146
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.07
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • The Cancer Journal (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine › Pain Management and Opioid Use
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Anesthesia and Pain Management
Keywords
chronic pain, cancer survivors, cancer pain, neuropathic pain, radiation-induced pain, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, somatic pain, visceral pain, multidisciplinary pain management, opioids, physiotherapy, psychosocial interventions, complementary and alternative medicine, comprehensive cancer care
MeSH terms
Antineoplastic Agents, Humans, Neoplasms, Nervous System Diseases, Pain, Postoperative Pain, Palliative Care, Quality of Life, Radiotherapy, Surgical Procedures, Operative, Survivors, Pain Management

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