Breakthrough Cancer Pain is Top Challenge for Cancer Patients, Even When Using Pain Treatments

Breakthrough Cancer Pain is Top Challenge for Cancer Patients, Even When Using Pain Treatments, A New Survey Reveals

BALTIMORE, Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pain is one of the most common, yet misunderstood and feared symptoms of cancer. A new survey released today by the American Pain Foundation (APF) reveals that breakthrough cancer pain — sudden, temporary flares of severe pain that occur even when pain medication is used — is one of the most challenging aspects of having cancer, according to three out of four (75 percent) U.S. adults who have ever been diagnosed with cancer and experience this type of pain. The survey also found that breakthrough cancer pain negatively impacts quality of life, contributes to additional financial hardships, and can interfere with one's ability to cope with other aspects of cancer treatment.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/breakthrough-cancer-pain-is-top-...