Pain in patients with cancer: Profile of patients and common pain syndromes Journal Article
| Authors: | Coyle, N.; Foley, K. |
| Article Title: | Pain in patients with cancer: Profile of patients and common pain syndromes |
| Abstract: | Although most pain in patients with cancer is associated with disease or treatment and is usually interpreted by the patient and family as such, this is not always the case. Pain unrelated to cancer or cancer therapy accounted for approximately 3% of inpatients' complaints of pain in this population. The clinical assessment of pain in the patient with cancer is an integral part of medical and nursing assessments. Pain may be the presenting complaint leading to a diagnosis of the primary tumor. It may be the first and only sign of recurrence, or it may be unrelated to the cancer. Additionally, it may represent the major complaint of the dying patient or it may occur transiently as a side effect of therapy. In all instances, the complaint must be respected and carefully evaluated in order to provide effective management. © 1985, Grune & Stratton, Inc.. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | pathophysiology; neoplasm; neoplasms; pain; chronic disease; psychological aspect; anxiety; humans; human; article |
| Journal Title: | Seminars in Oncology Nursing |
| Volume: | 1 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 0749-2081 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 1985-05-01 |
| Start Page: | 93 |
| End Page: | 99 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/s0749-2081(85)80042-5 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 3849842 |
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| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 26 October 2021 -- Source: Scopus |
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