Pre-Diagnosis Pain in Patients With Pancreatic Cancer Signals the Need for Aggressive Symptom Management.
Terry A McNearneyBiai Dominique Elmir DigbeuJacques G BaillargeonDennis LadnierLola RahibLynn M MatrisianPublished in: The oncologist (2023)
PC pain continues to be a prominent PC symptom. Patients reporting pre-diagnosis PC pain experience increased GI metastasis, symptoms burden, and are often undertreated. Its mitigation may require novel treatments, more resources dedicated to ongoing pain management and surveillance to improve outcomes.