Cancer Pain Assessment and Management

Abstract

The incidence of cancer is rapidly increasing in developed countries with 70% of patients diagnosed dying as a result of the disease. More than 80% of those who die of cancer will develop severe pain, yet a large number of studies document that cancer pain remains poorly assessed and managed in many patients. Bruera and Portenoy state that the purpose of the book is to provide a comprehensive clinically orientated and scholarly review of this complex and multidimensional problem that will lead to an increased understanding and contribute to an improvement in care.