Identification of trigger for severe cancer pain could expand pain relief options

Though a range of cancers can cause pain for sufferers, studies have shown tumors in the head, neck and prostate to cause the most discomfort. New research has shed more light on the source of this pain, identifying a certain gene as the trigger and giving scientists hope of developing better targeted pain relief therapies. .. Continue Reading Identification of trigger for severe cancer pain could expand pain relief options

Section: Medical

Tags: Cancer, Pain Relief, University of Toronto

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