The personal pain goal is inadequate for assessing outcomes of cancer pain management; goals should include function, medication effects, and safety. Cancer patients need a more comprehensive means of ...

Different cancers can cause different kinds of pain. Some people with cancer may experience bone pain, for example. But emotional pain can also result from a cancer diagnosis. The two main types of ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Pain is one of the most common problems for cancer patients. They often struggle to find relief or with side effects from the powerful narcotics often used for pain. There's an ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Guidelines for cannabis and prescription opioid use in the management of cancer-associated pain should reflect ...

Music therapy is the clinical use of music to address physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of individuals. At Huntsman Cancer Institute, music therapists provide services for patients, ...

Bengaluru: As India observes World Cancer Day 2026 under this year’s theme ‘United by Unique, medical experts are drawing attention to the often-overlooked aspect of cancer care, effective ...

In a recent clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open, researchers from the United States of America (USA) assessed and compared the effectiveness of acupuncture and massage therapy for ...

The primary symptom of bone cancer is pain. It initially comes and goes and might be worse at night. As cancer progresses, the pain worsens and other symptoms develop, such as redness and swelling.

Recently published guidelines for pain management highlight the benefits of acupuncture, massage therapy, and music therapy. All three treatments reduce pain related to cancer and its treatment. In ...