Global Year Against Cancer Pain
The Global Year Against Cancer Pain will focus attention on the pain and suffering faced by people with cancer. Through this campaign, IASP seeks to provide a voice to those with cancer-related pain by “Raising Awareness, Improving Treatment, and Growing Support.” Throughout the year, IASP’s members and chapters will organize various programs and events designed to highlight the issues associated with cancer pain. Specifically, these efforts will encourage and promote:
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Proper assessment and management of cancer pain by knowledgeable clinicians
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Increased access to appropriate treatments for cancer pain
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More research on the underlying biology of cancer pain
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Development of new therapies to relieve the pain and suffering of cancer patients
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