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01.06.2008
Persistent pain in anal cancer survivors
Erschienen in: Journal of Cancer Survivorship | Ausgabe 2/2008
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Introduction
Anorectal cancers are highly curable malignancies. Combined modality treatment with chemotherapy and radiation has dramatically improved both disease-free and overall survival. Little is known about symptomatic complications of treatment.
Methods
Case report based on chart review.
Results
Two patients presented with painful anal lesions that were diagnosed as squamous cell carcinoma of the anus. Despite successful treatment with chemotherapy and radiation, their pain syndromes worsened after treatment with development of a lumbosacral plexopathy that required regular followup, imaging, and pain medications.
Conclusion
Pain syndromes may worsen after successful treatment given with curative intent, and may be a form of treatment toxicity.
Implications for Cancer Survivors
Treatment related lumbosacral plexopathy may be an unrecognized consequence of the successful treatment of anal carcinoma. These symptoms can be controlled with analgesics.