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Myofascial pain syndrome in patients with cancer: a narrative review.

Naruaki KawasakiHiroto IshikiSayaka ArakawaEriko SatomiHiromichi MatsuokaHideaki Hasuo
Published 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.
Keyphrases
  • chronic pain
  • pain management
  • neuropathic pain
  • papillary thyroid
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • palliative care
  • young adults
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • spinal cord
  • lymph node metastasis
  • childhood cancer