Paliatívna medicína a liečba bolesti 1/2010
Specifics of pain and treatment at patients with lung cancer
In our work we present the characteristics of pain symptoms and syndroms in patiens with lung cancers, the guidelines and experiences and their treatment. We deal with specific pain statutes and symptoms, wich are in connection with lung cancer. We describe pain syndrom and its treatment, which is specific for lung cancer located in upper right lung field. We talk about Superior Pulmonary Sulcus Syndrom or Pancoast tumor. We would like to present casuistic with this disease.
Keywords: lung cancer, Superior Pulmonary Sulcus Syndrom, Pancoast tumor, overall treatment.
