Are There Any Factors That Will Increase My Risk Of Developing Cancer Pain?
Question: Are There Any Factors That Will Increase My Risk Of Developing Cancer Pain?
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Answer: It appears that no one is at risk to develop cancer pain, but there are certain places where tumors can grow that may be associated with significant pain. Probably the best example is when tumor grows in bone and leads to invasion of the bone, collapse of the bone, and then compression and secondary pain.
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