Indian journal of cancer
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Indian journal of cancer · Mar 2000
Review Case ReportsThe management of neuropathic pain in cancer: clinical guidelines for the use of adjuvant analgesics.
Neuropathic pain is seen in a third of cancer patients and is not always responsive to traditional analgesics. We describe practical guidelines for the use antidepressants and anticonvulsants as adjuvant analgesics in such situations. Newer adjuvant analgesics, interventional procedures and options for the management of pain emergencies, are also briefly outlined.
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Indian journal of cancer · Mar 2000
Extensive intraduct component in invasive duct carcinoma of the breast: prevalence and significance in a south Asian setting.
Extensive intraduct component (EIC) in invasive duct carcinoma is one of the main factors affecting local cancer recurrence and thereby a major consideration in breast conserving therapy. A retrospective study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of extensive intraductal component in a South Asian setting. 105 cases of invasive duct carcinoma reported at a University Pathology Department during a 75 month period from January 1992, were reviewed. 48.6 percent of all cases assessed had an intraductal component. 13.3 percent had an EIC. ⋯ The results of this study indicate that by virtue of its low prevalence. EIC in infiltrating ductal cancer is unlikely to be a major obstacle in the decision of breast conserving therapy in the South Asian region.