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Recommendation
Treatment-related pain – Management
Where treatment-related pain is present, offer interventions such as paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Consider referral to a specialist practitioner (e.g. lymphoedema therapist, occupational therapist, or pain specialist) as appropriate, depending on the underlying cause of the pain.
It is recommended that primary care clinicians should offer interventions, such as acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, physical activity and/or acupuncture, for pain. (Level of evidence – I)
It is recommended that primary care clinicians should refer to an appropriate specialist depending on the etiology of the pain once the underlying etiology has been determined (e.g. lymphedema specialist, occupational therapist, etc.). (Level of evidence – 0)
How this guidance was developed
This recommendation was adapted from the ACS/ASCO 2016 guidelines (US). The source recommendations were based on a systematic review of the evidence conducted to April 2015 and were not graded by the source guideline authors.
Related guidance by topic
Treatment-related pain – Management
Recommendation
Where treatment-related pain is present, offer interventions such as paracetamol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Consider referral to a specialist practitioner (e.g. lymphoedema therapist, occupational therapist, or pain specialist) as appropriate, depending on the underlying cause of the pain.
Principles in action
Patient-centred care
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Supportive care
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Communication
This recommendation was adapted from the ACS/ASCO 2016 guidelines (US). The source recommendations were based on a systematic review of the evidence conducted to April 2015 and were not graded by the source guideline authors.
Related guidance by topic
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Lymphoedema
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