Pain Management in Mesothelioma

  • Nicholas MacLeod Edinburgh Cancer Research UK Centre, University of Edinburgh
  • Pal Klepstad
  • Marie Fallon
  • Barry Laird
Keywords: Pain Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

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.

Published
2015-09-28
How to Cite
MacLeod, N., Klepstad, P., Fallon, M., & Laird, B. (2015). Pain Management in Mesothelioma. Reports of Radiotherapy and Oncology, 2(3), 1-6. Retrieved from http://waocp.com/journal/index.php/Reports-of-Radiotherapy-and-Onco/article/view/2360
Issue
Vol 2 No 3 (2015)
Section
Articles