Pain Management in Mesothelioma

Authors

  • 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.

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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 https://waocp.com/journal/index.php/Reports-of-Radiotherapy-and-Onco/article/view/2360

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 3 (2015)

Section

Articles