Thesis (M.Sc.)-Cairo University,Faculty of National Cancer institute,Department of anesthesia and ICU Pain Management.

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In terms of global incidence, lung cancer ranks behind breast, prostate, and colon cancer as the fourth most common kind of the disease. Effective symptom management is a crucial part of providing patients with comprehensive care that also includes following professional recommendations for treatment and prevention of illness. One of the most typical reactions to learning they have lung cancer is pain. Cancer itself, local invasion of chest tissues, or metastatic disease invasion of bones, nerves, or other anatomical systems that might cause discomfort could all contribute to this pain