Cancer Pain
From Molecules to Suffering
Published on 9. July 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
354 pages
978-0-931092-81-7 (ISBN)
Description
An in-depth analysis of basic and clinical research on cancer pain, Cancer Pain: From Molecules to Suffering describes underlying mechanisms of cancer pain and reviews opioid treatment issues, including tolerance. This comprehensive new volume discusses current drug trials and research, clinical trial designs, common reactions including inflammation and hyperalgesia, the psychology of cancer pain, and disparities in the availability of cancer care worldwide.
Who should buy this book?
Cancer Pain: From Molecules to Suffering is essential reading for:
Clinicians, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and psychologists
Cancer researchers interested in studying the mechanisms and psychology of pain, as well as clinical drug trials
Global health care professionals who experience disparities in cancer treatment
Medical students who want to improve their skills in cancer pain assessment and management
Who should buy this book?
Cancer Pain: From Molecules to Suffering is essential reading for:
Clinicians, including physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and psychologists
Cancer researchers interested in studying the mechanisms and psychology of pain, as well as clinical drug trials
Global health care professionals who experience disparities in cancer treatment
Medical students who want to improve their skills in cancer pain assessment and management
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Seattle
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-931092-81-7 (9780931092817)
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