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Intervention research regarding CINV in pediatric patients consists of studies with subjects younger than 18 years old.
Intractable pain or refractory pain occurs when pain cannot be adequately controlled despite aggressive measures.
Chronic pain persists for three months or more. Cancer-related chronic pain may result from cancer treatment but is most frequently caused by bone metastasis.
Breakthrough pain is sudden, brief pain that occurs during a period when chronic pain is generally well controlled (typically, controlled with opiods).
Acute pain is typically related to diagnostic procedures and cancer treatment and is generally defined as lasting no longer than three months.
Anxiety is an emotional and/or physiologic response that is a common experience among patients coping with any cancer diagnosis.
A number of different types of cutaneous reactions that affect the skin, hair, and nails can occur with cancer treatment.
Radiodermatitis is the integumentary system's response to exposure to ionizing radiation, which can range from erythematous rash to desquamation and necrosis.
Cancer treatment-related hot flashes may also be referred to as hot flushes, vasomotor symptoms, night sweats, and menopausal symptoms.
Constipation can occur with cancer-related bowel occlusion, immobility or dehydration, and as a result of medication, including opioids.