Chronic Pain After Cancer: Substance Use Study
- chronic pain and the use of non-opioid substances frequently coincide,especially among cancer survivors.
- Researchers examined two national datasets focusing on individuals with a prior cancer diagnosis.
- The first analysis included 1,252 adults from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study.
Cancer Survivors,Chronic Pain,and Non-Opioid Substance use: A New Study
chronic pain and the use of non-opioid substances frequently coincide,especially among cancer survivors. A recent study explores this correlation and its impact on the quality of life for individuals with a history of cancer.
Study Details: Analyzing National Data Records
Researchers examined two national datasets focusing on individuals with a prior cancer diagnosis. (1)
The first analysis included 1,252 adults from the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study. Approximately 60% of participants where 65 years of age or older.The average reported pain intensity was 3.06 on a scale of 0 to 10.
A second study analyzed data from 4,130 adults (average age 66 years) derived from the 2020 National health Interview Survey.
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