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American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®
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Episodic pain in patients with advanced cancer

Giovambattista Zeppetella, MRCGP

Saint Joseph’s Hospice, London, Barts and the London National Health Service Trust, London, United Kingdom

Maria D.C. Ribeiro, MRCP

Saint Joseph’s Hospice, London, Barts and the London National Health Service Trust, London, Queen Mary, University of London, London, United Kingdom

Episodic pain is a common problem for patients with advanced cancer and is often difficult to manage successfully. In this article, the daily variations in cancer-related episodic pain in a patient with metastatic lung cancer are described. The definition, etiology, prevalence, and pharmacological management of episodic pain are also reviewed.

Key Words: cancer • episodic pain • pain management

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Vol. 19, No. 4, 267-276 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/104990910201900412
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