Chronic Pain in Cancer Surwiwors: A Growing Issue

摘要

A case of a 70-year-oid 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. Advances in early detection and treatment of cancer have resulted in a growing group of cancer survivors. With a decrease in cancer mortality, a rise in cancer incidence and an aging population, the number of people living with and beyond cancer will continue to grow by more than 3% a year.