Pain Management in Cancer Survivors
Lost in Translation: Pain Management in Cancer Survivors
The American Academy of Pain Medicine is pleased to announce its latest editorial collaboration with MedCentral, featuring David Copenhaver, MD, MPH, Smita Bhatia, MD, MPH, Kathleen N. Mueller, MD, FAAFP, Megan-Claire Chase, and Angie Drakulich, MA, Executive Managing Editor. The collaboration features three video roundtable discussions moderated by Angie Drakulich, MA. More people are surviving cancer, but they are often left with unexpected, lingering, chronic pain and nowhere to turn for help. In this two-part discussion, physicians across pain medicine, oncology, family and hospital medicine, as well as a patient advocate, discuss the lived patient experience and how care teams can work better together.
When Pain Lingers After Cancer
Physicians respond to patient-reported experiences.
How to Manage Pain in Cancer Survivors
Physicians across specialties discuss challenges, solutions, and the need for early collaboration.
The Role of Primary Care in Cancer Screening and Survivorship
The central role of primary care in cancer screening, prevention, and survival.
Watch the videos HERE. Learn more about AAPM’s partnership with Med Central.
Treating Cancer Pain at PainConnect 2026
The Cancer Pain Workshop at PainConnect 2026: Redefining Cancer Pain Treatment Through Expertise and Innovation. PainConnect 2026 invites you to step into one of the year’s impactful educational experiences: the Cancer Pain Workshop at PainConnect, happening Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Salt Lake City. Designed specifically for clinicians who manage complex cancer-related pain, this workshop delivers high-impact insights and hands-on strategies you can apply immediately in your practice.
Led by some of the most respected experts in pain medicine, oncology, and neurosurgery, the 2.25-hour intensive session is a must-attend for physicians looking to deepen their understanding of advanced pain therapies in oncology care. Whether you’re an experienced practitioner or a fellow early in your career, the Cancer Pain Workshop will sharpen your skills and expand your toolkit.
