ReviewOral diseases2025
Painful Realities: Navigating the Complexities of Head and Neck Cancer Pain.
Review in Oral diseases, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Radiotherapy-Associated Pain in Head and Neck Cancer: From Clinical Burden to Neuroimmune Modulator.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- A Scoping Review of Clinical Features and Mechanisms of Orofacial Pain and Headache in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- "Women's experiences of head and neck cancer: an interpretative phenomenological analysis".BMC women's health · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundHead and neck cancer (HNC) and its treatments can cause significant pain, which can profoundly impact patients' quality of life and treatment outcomes. Understanding the full scope of HNC pain is essential for effective management and improved patient care.
objectiveThis review aims to comprehensively analyze the multifaceted nature of pain experienced by individuals with HNC, including its various etiologies and management strategies.
resultsHNC pain can arise from tumor extent, treatment-related toxicity, or comorbid conditions. The pathophysiology involves complex interactions between nociceptive, neuropathic, and inflammatory mechanisms. Optimal pain control requires a multimodal patient-tailored approach utilizing both pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies.
conclusionEnhancing our understanding of HNC pain and optimizing its management is imperative for improving the overall well-being and treatment outcomes of affected individuals. Future research should focus on understanding detailed pain mechanisms, with the goal of developing personalized pain management strategies and exploring novel therapeutic targets. By implementing comprehensive approaches to HNC pain management, healthcare providers can better support patients through their cancer treatment journey.
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