Table 2 Pain management Techniques in oncology (modified from Epstein et al.; Orofacial pain in Cancer; Part II- Clinical Perspective and Management; J Dent Res 86(6)2007
From: Oral and dental health in head and neck cancer survivors
Palliative Radiation Therapy |
Topical Analgesics/topical anesthetics |
Systemic analgesics |
Adjunctive medications (eg: Anxiolytics, Anticonvulsants, Antidepressant) |
Physical and rehabilitative therapy: (massage/Physiotherapy; Cold/moist heat compresses) |
Photobiomodulation/acupuncture |
Psychologist support (Cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnosis) |