Special Interest Group - Cancer-related Pain

To provide a forum for members of the British Pain Society with an interest in cancer-related pain.

Description of Activities and Scientific Focus

1. To increase awareness and promote education about cancer-related pain.
2. To provide a national and interdisciplinary forum for people interested in clinical and research questions on cancer-related pain.
3. To develop and promote best practice in the assessment and management of cancer-related pain.
4. To facilitate the development of collaborative research, education, and service improvement in cancer-related pain nationally and internationally.
5. To promote discussion and research on cancer-related pain, including:

• causes and mechanisms of pain in people with cancer
• assessment of cancer-related pain and its impact
• pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of pain
• treatment-related pain, including pain associated with surgery, radiotherapy, systemic treatments, and survivorship
• self-management approaches for patients and families

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