Pharmacological Management of Neuropathic Pain after Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

Pharmacological Management of Neuropathic Pain after Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review

Background: Neuropathic pain (NP) in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients represents a treatment challenge. Most studies investigating drugs against NP are conducted in patients suffering with diabetic neuropathy or postherpetic neuralgia, while data are limited in cancer pain management. Additionall...

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Main Authors: Maria Kouri, Martina Rekatsina, Athina Vadalouca, Ioanna Siafaka, Emmanouil Vardas, Erofili Papadopoulou, Antonella Paladini, Giustino Varrassi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
head–neck cancer
neuropathic pain
radiotherapy
pharmacological therapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/16/4877

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