Open AccessThe burden of cancer-related neuropathic pain: A multi-centric cross-sectional observational study from North India
Author(s) -
Aanchal Satija,
Anjum Khan Joad,
Shiv Pratap Singh Rana,
Sushma Bhatnagar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
indian journal of palliative care/indian journal of palliative care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1998-3735
pISSN - 0973-1075
DOI - 10.4103/ijpc.ijpc_277_20
Subject(s) - neuropathic pain , medicine , observational study , cancer pain , cross sectional study , palliative care , cancer , physical therapy , anesthesia , pathology , nursing
Neuropathic cancer pain is a common consequence of cancer itself and anti-cancer treatments. It is a complex phenomenon, often underdiagnosed by physicians or underreported by patients. Its diagnosis and management are usually more challenging than nociceptive pain. There is a dearth of epidemiological evidence for neuropathic pain in cancer patients in India. Screening questionnaires serve as a quick guide to identify potential cases of neuropathic pain. The aim of the present study was to identify the burden of cancer-related neuropathic pain using the Self-reported version of the Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (S-LANSS) pain scale.