Paliatívna medicína a liečba bolesti 2e/2016
Treatment of pain in cancer patients, focusing on breakthrough pain
Cancer induced chronic pain affects great percentage of oncologic patients. Major subgroup of these patients also suffers from breakthrough pain which negatively influences their quality of life. Pharmacological or non-pharmacological approaches can be used to treat cancer pain. Recently we have been using new formula of transmucosal opioids. Their simple usage and quick pain relief represent an adequate medical form to treat breakthrough pain.
Keywords: cancer pain, breakthrough pain, opioids, fentanyl
