Cancer Pain Treatment Handbook

Author: Tan Guanxian
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Today, cancer is not only one of the major diseases threatening the lives and health of people worldwide, but the pain and mental trauma it inflicts on patients are even worse than death. In the 1980s, the WHO and China's Ministry of Health had already classified cancer as one of the key issues urgently needing resolution, and formulated and vigorously promoted the "Three-Step Pain Relief Therapy." This book was published for the sake of patients' health and to help them endure or lessen the suffering of the disease, wishing them a speedy recovery. The book consists of 31 chapters, which respectively elaborate on the causes and evaluation methods of cancer pain, the primary treatment of the underlying disease (such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy), targeted pain relief for cancer pain, the treatment of cancer pain in various organ systems and special patients, and the terminal care for advanced cancer patients. The book focuses on the comprehensive treatment of cancer pain, which is based on the WHO Three-Step Pharmaceutical Pain Relief Therapy, combined with comprehensive therapies such as nerve blocks, physical therapy, psychological intervention, traditional Chinese acupuncture, neurosurgical procedures, and modified "Three-Step" or "Four-Step" therapies. The entire book compiles classic methods and newer information on cancer pain treatment both domestically and internationally, integrating basic and clinical knowledge, emphasizing clinical applicability, and covering a broad range of topics. It is suitable for clinicians specializing in oncology, pain management, anesthesiology, and other healthcare professionals as a reference.