Results for tag: "Cancer Pain"

Cancer pain is a common symptom of cancer and its treatments. It is caused by the tumor pressing on nerves, bones, or organs, or by the side effects of chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. It can range from mild to severe and can be managed with medications, physical therapy, and other treatments. Oncology drugs are used to treat cancer and its symptoms, including cancer pain. These drugs can be divided into two categories: analgesics, which are used to reduce pain, and adjuvant drugs, which are used to reduce the side effects of cancer treatments. Analgesics include opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and anticonvulsants. Adjuvant drugs include corticosteroids, antidepressants, and antispasmodics. The cancer pain market is a rapidly growing segment of the oncology drugs market. It is driven by the increasing prevalence of cancer, the development of new drugs, and the increasing demand for pain relief. Some companies in the cancer pain market include Pfizer, Novartis, Merck, and Johnson & Johnson. Show Less Read more