Features and Management of the Pelvic Cancer Pain

Marco Cascella, MD, PhD, works in the Department of Anesthesia, Cardiology and Endoscopy at the National Cancer Institute, Fondazione "G. Pascale" - IRCCS, Naples, Italy, where he has responsibility for anesthesia in high-complexity surgery. He is also Professor of Physiology on the Degree Course in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques at the Faculty of Medicine, University "Federico II", Naples. Dr. Cascella graduated in Medicine and Surgery with honors in 1997 at the Second University of Naples and then undertook postgraduate studies in anesthesia and intensive care, gaining his doctorate in 2001. Dr. Cascella acts as an editorial board member for the SM Journal of Anesthesia and The American Association for Science and Technology (AASCIT). Arturo Cuomo, MD, is Head of the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management at the National Cancer Institute, Fondazione "G. Pascale" - IRCCS, Naples, Italy. Dr. Cuomo graduated with honors in Medicine and Surgery in 1981 at the University "Federico II", Naples and undertook postgraduate studies in anaesthesia and intensive care. Dr. Cuomo is a recognized international expert in pain management. He has been a speaker at numerous conferences and conventions, some of which he himself organized, and is the author of about 90 scientific publications, book chapters, etc. in the fields of anesthesia, pathophysiology, treatment of pain, oncology, and palliative care.

Part 1. Features and Assessment.- 1. General Features of Pelvic Cancer Pain.- 2. Pelvic Pain in the Different Cancer Diseases.- 3. Pain Syndromes Associated with Cancer Therapy.- 4. Pain Assessment.- Part 2. Treatments.- 5. Pharmacological Approaches.- 6. Palliative Radiotherapy.- 7. Central Neuraxial Blocks.- 8. Neurolytic Sympathetic Plexus Blocks.- 9. Minimally Invasive Palliative Treatments.- 10. Psychological, Behavioral and Rehabilitation Approaches to Cancer Pain Management.- 11. Pain Management Team and Palliative Care Setting.- 12. Conclusion.