Headache in patients with cancer

Samuel A. Goldlust; Jerome J. Graber; Dana F. Bossert; Edward K. Avila

doi:10.1007/s11916-010-0153-3

Headache in patients with cancer

Samuel A. Goldlust, Jerome J. Graber, Dana F. Bossert, Edward K. Avila

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Abstract

Contemporary cancer research has led to unparalleled advances in therapeutics and improved survival. Even as treatment options continue to improve, quality of life should remain a priority. Headache drastically impacts the quality of life of patients with cancer and has a wide etiological scope, making diagnosis a challenge. Intracranial mass lesions are only one cause; others include extracranial tumors, paraneoplastic processes, and the consequences of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions used in cancer care. Fortunately, cancer-related headache is treatable, but a sound understanding of the variable etiologies is crucial to appropriate diagnostic evaluation and treatment. In this review, we highlight the important causes of headache in the patient with cancer, and consider the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical course, and treatment options for each.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	455-464
Number of pages	10
Journal	Current pain and headache reports
Volume	14
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-010-0153-3
State	Published - Dec 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Brain tumor
Cancer
Headache
Pain
Quality of life

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Clinical Neurology
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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