Treatment of Cancer-Related Chest Wall Pain Using Spinal Cord Stimulation

201050 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Alexander E. Yakovlev · Fox Valley Technical College

Beth E. Resch · Fox Valley Technical College

S. Karasev · Samara State Medical University

Abstract

SCS provides an effective, alternative treatment option for select patients with cancer-related chest wall pain who have failed conservative treatment. SCS may provide pain relief with advantages over conservative treatments and more invasive techniques.

Topics & Keywords

Pain Management and Treatment Pain Mechanisms and Treatments Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Volume 27, Issue 8, pp. 552-556

DOI: 10.1177/1049909110373240

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