Chronic pain in cancer survivors: a growing issue

J Pain Palliat Care Pharmacother. 2012 Dec;26(4):385-7. doi: 10.3109/15360288.2012.734908.

Abstract

A case of a 70-year-old male with multiple medical complaints is presented. Pain is reported in 19 to 41% in cancer survivors six months to five years after the disease was cured, and 27 to 35% in survivors of five years or more. The epidemiology, causes and impact of this pain are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Chronic Pain / epidemiology*
  • Chronic Pain / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasms / complications*
  • Neoplasms / therapy
  • Survivors*
  • Time Factors