Patients with cancer have another tool in their toolbox for managing pain. Palliative radiation therapy is an effective option for relieving body aches associated with cancer. Ad Dr. Adam Holtzman, a Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist, explains how innovation is improvingradiation therapy. Doctors often...
For multiple painful sites on the same side of the diaphragm, hemi-body radiotherapy is rapidly effective; pre-medication with odanstetron and steroids has markedly improved tolerance. For multiple painful sites on both sides of the diaphragm, radiopharmaceuticals can be considered but will not treat...
back, knee, pelvic and peripheral nerve pain. The benefits of radiofrequency ablation include: avoiding surgery, immediate pain relief, little to no recovery time, decreased need for pain medication, improved function
Pain due to pancreatic and other abdominal cancers, chronic pancreatitis, and other abdominal pain of various origins were explored as candidates for RF in the studies included in this review. Initial management typically involves the World Health Organization (WHO) stepladder for medication escalation...
Pain medication use was recorded. Patients were positioned on the treatment couch and, using radiographic image guidance, the target lesions were localized. Treatment was delivered using a modified Varian ProBeam proton system with a dose monitoring chamber specifically developed to accurately measure ...
Researchers conducted a systematic review of randomized trials to determine the efficacy of ketamine for patients with cancer. Medication Adherence Impacts Breast Cancer Outcomes | ESMO 2024 Lauren Biscaldi, MS, Managing Editor October 16th 2024 ...
Treatment for a herniated disc can range from conservative measures to more invasive options: Physical therapy to strengthen core muscles and improve flexibility Pain medication to manage discomfort Epidural steroid injections to reduce inflammation
In cases of direct cancer pain with a prognosis of months to years, cancer pain management according to WHO Analgesic Guidelines is indicated, but the use of rescue medication should be kept to the minimum necessary. For non-cancer pain, opioid analgesics should be prescribed according to the ...
When asked about barriers related to health care professionals, concern about inadequate pain assessment was most predominant (mean = 5.80) and similar concern was expressed regarding medication side effects (mean = 4.81). The course emphasized that improving patient education is contingent upon ...
CNNP has a prevalence of around 50%, and its increasing occurrence among adolescents underscores the need for early intervention and preventive measures [4]. CNNP is associated with functional limitations, increased healthcare utilization, and frequent use of medication for pain relief [4]. As a ...