Title of article
Pain Management in Mesothelioma
Author/Authors
MacLeod ، Nicholas - University of Edinburgh , Klepstad ، Pal - St Olavs University Hospital , Fallon ، Marie - University of Edinburgh , Laird ، Barry - University of Edinburgh
Pages
6
From page
1
To page
6
Abstract
Pain is the most common symptom in malignant pleural mesothelioma and can be challenging to manage. This article discusses the pathophysiology of pain in mesothelioma and provides a case history to outline management options including medication, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and cordotomy.
Keywords
Pain , Malignant , Pleural , Mesothelioma
Journal title
Reports of Radiotherapy and Oncology
Serial Year
2015
Journal title
Reports of Radiotherapy and Oncology
Record number
2453725
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