Pharmacological and Radiotherapeutic Management of Cancer Pain in Adults and Adolescents Source: World Health Organization

Pharmacological and Radiotherapeutic Management of Cancer Pain in Adults and Adolescents Source: World Health Organization https://reference.medscape.com/cc2/p10/who-guidelines-pharmacological-and-radiotherapeutic-2022a10024ht?ecd=WNL_drugguide_260203_MSCPREF_onc_etid8073926&uac=148436CN&impID=8073926 August 03, 2023 This Medscape summary of World Health Organization (WHO) guidance provides overarching principles of effective health systems and best clinical practice, with evidence-based recommendations on initiating and managing cancer pain in adolescents and adults, including older persons. This summary covers medical and radiotherapeutic management of cancer pain. Anaesthetic, psychological, social, spiritual, physiotherapeutic, and surgical modes of cancer pain management are integral to comprehensive cancer pain management, and are discussed, but are outside the scope of the guideline.