The use of quantitative sensory testing in cancer pain assessment: A systematic review

ConclusionThis systematic review highlights the lack of published data characterizing the sensory phenotype of tumour ‐related cancer pain. This has implications for our understanding of the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of cancer pain. Understanding the multiple mechanisms driving cancer pain will help to move towards rational individualized analgesic treatment choices.SignificanceThis systematic review found that pain in cancer patients is associated with abnormal sensory responses to thermal, mechanical and pinprick stimuli. However, these findings are based primarily on studies of chemotherapy ‐induced peripheral neuropathy and data on tumour‐related pain are lacking, warranting further research.
Source: European Journal of Pain - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research