Breakthrough Cancer Pain: What Outpatient Oncology Nurses Need to Know

Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2022 Sep 15;26(5):559-563. doi: 10.1188/22.CJON.559-563.

Abstract

Breakthrough cancer pain (BCP) is a devastating symptom that can occur in individuals with cancer throughout the disease trajectory, particularly in those with advanced cancer. Oncology nurses have a critical role in treating.

Keywords: breakthrough cancer pain; opioid medications; outpatient oncology; pain.

MeSH terms

  • Breakthrough Pain* / diagnosis
  • Breakthrough Pain* / drug therapy
  • Cancer Pain* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms* / complications
  • Oncology Nursing
  • Outpatients