Pain is still a significant problem for many patients with cancer, despite the availability of numerous, clear and concise guidelines for the treatment of cancer-related pain. However, the impact of pain cognition on patients' experiences of cancer-related pain remains relatively unexplored. Clinical oncologists and palliative care physicians focus their attention on treating cancer in order to slow down its progression with the aim of improving the quality of life particularly in advanced and incurable patients.
In this exclusive Docplexus KOL interview, Dr. Sushma Bhatnagar talks about " Pain Management and Palliative Care in Cancer Patients." Dr. Sushma Bhatnagar is a Professor and Head of Anesthesiology, Pain and Palliative Care, at the Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital, AIIMS, New Delhi, India with expertise in Cancer Pain Management and Palliative Care.
