A perspective on a precision approach to pain in cancer; moving beyond opioid therapy.

Philip J Chang Lauren Julia AmaralArash AsherDaniel ClauwBronwen JonesPatricia ThompsonAlix Sleight Warner

Published in: Disability and rehabilitation (2023)

Pain in cancer is complex and heterogeneous with multiple contributing etiologies.A comprehensive assessment addressing the biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of pain may lead to better control.Utilizing multiple targeted treatment strategies may help to curb opioid use.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
papillary thyroid
neuropathic pain
squamous cell
stem cells
squamous cell carcinoma
childhood cancer
lymph node metastasis
drug delivery
bone marrow
cancer therapy
smoking cessation
postoperative pain