title: Pathophysiology of pain in cancer.
abstract: Contemporary management of pain is guided by a contemporary understanding of the pathophysiology of pain. Treatment modalities are chosen based on the demonstrated or presumed pathophysiology of cancer pain. When rational oral polypharmacy is used, cancer pain is controlled to the patient's satisfaction 70%-90% of the time.
authors: Institute for Palliative Medicine at San Diego Hospice, Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103, USA. cvongunten@sdhospice.org
authors: Charles F
authors: CF
authors: von Gunten
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology*