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Review
. 2024 Mar 11;16(3):e55975.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.55975. eCollection 2024 Mar.

Pain Management in Multiple Myeloma Patients: A Literature Review

Shubh Rana  1 , Suprina Maharjan  2 , Shanisha D Sookdeo  3 , Patrik Schmidt  4
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Pain Management in Multiple Myeloma Patients: A Literature Review

Shubh Rana et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

Managing pain in cancer patients with multiple myeloma (MM) poses a considerable challenge. This review thoroughly investigates current pain management strategies, difficulties, and future directions in the field. The review divides pain treatment strategies into pharmaceutical and non-pharmacological therapies. Looking ahead, promising areas for future study and development are mentioned, such as incorporating precision medicine into pain management and investigating innovative therapeutics. Despite existing limitations, advances in pain management provide great opportunities to improve the quality of life and overall results for MM patients.

Keywords: cancer; malignancy; multiple myeloma; opioids; pain management.

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The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Figure 1
Figure 1. Calculating the Pain Management Index (PMI)
Image Credit: Author
Figure 2
Figure 2. Pharmacological management flowchart for pain in MM patients
WHO: World Health Organization, NSAIDs: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, MM: multiple myeloma Image Credit: Author
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