Myofascial pain syndrome in patients with cancer: a narrative review.
Naruaki KawasakiHiroto IshikiSayaka ArakawaEriko SatomiHiromichi MatsuokaHideaki HasuoPublished in: BMJ supportive & palliative care (2024)
MPS is highly prevalent. We should know that non-cancer pain is also common in both patients with cancer and survivors. In treating such pain, careful physical examination is essential. Then, non-pharmacological treatment should be considered as well as pharmacotherapy. As evidence regarding MPS in the oncology field is scarce, further research is warranted.