title: Pain forum. Part 1. Nociceptive cancer pain.
abstract: The components of a holistic pain assessment process in advanced cancer are presented. Central to the assessment and management process is recognition of different types of cancer pain, which have their own individual management emphasis. An overview of nociceptive cancer pain management is presented outlining current drugs available and the 'analgesic ladder' approach.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Kenner
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009619:Nociceptors / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal