Pain Management in Oncology: Balancing Analgesia with Quality of Life

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Claire Dubois

Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France

: J Addict Behav Ther Rehabil

Abstract

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Cancer-related pain significantly affects patientsâ?? quality of life and requires an individualized approach balancing effective analgesia and side effect management. Dr. Claire Dubois from Paris presents strategies for managing acute and chronic cancer pain using opioid and non-opioid analgesics, adjuvants, and interventional techniques. She highli ghts the importance of early pain assessment, opioid rotation, and integration of psychological support. Dr. Dubois also reviews palliative care principles and emerging treatments such as nerve blocks and neu rolytic procedures. This lecture equips oncologists, pain specialists, and palliative care teams with tools to optimize analgesia while minimizing toxicity and maintaining patient dignity.

Biography

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Dr. Claire Dubois is a pain and palliative care specialist at Institut Curie, Paris. She completed her medical degree at Université Paris Descartes and fellowship in pain medicine. Dr. Dubois is recognized for her work in cancer pain management and serves on the French Society for Palliative Care.