Open AccessPotential therapeutic treatments of cancer-induced bone pain
Author(s) -
Holly M. Ellingson,
Todd W. Vanderah
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
current opinion in supportive and palliative care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.566
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1751-4266
pISSN - 1751-4258
DOI - 10.1097/spc.0000000000000496
Subject(s) - medicine , cancer pain , bone cancer , pharmacology , cancer
The treatment of cancer-induced bone pain (CIBP) has been proven ineffective and relies heavily on opioids, the target of highly visible criticism for their negative side effects. Alternative therapeutic agents are needed and the last few years have brought promising results, detailed in this review.