FROM CLINICAL CARE TO INTERVENTION

AI-generated image for illustrative purposes only.

Cancer pain remains a major challenge in cancer care and requires a truly multidisciplinary approach integrating clinical assessment, pharmacological treatment, interventional techniques, and individualized decision-making.

With this in mind, ONCO SOBRICE 2027 will host the Pre-Congress Course on Cancer Pain – From Clinical Care to Intervention, a combined theoretical and practical experience for physicians seeking to deepen their knowledge and improve their skills in managing cancer-related pain.

Over a full day, national and international specialists will guide participants from the fundamentals of patient assessment and selection to planning and performing key interventional techniques.

Through focused lectures, clinical case discussions, and hands-on activities, the course bridges knowledge and practice while encouraging direct interaction between participants and experts.

From Clinical Decision to Procedure

The course will address different stages of cancer pain management, including:

• Pathophysiology of Cancer Pain
• Clinical Assessment and Decision-Making
• Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Treatment Strategies
• Appropriate Patient Selection for Interventional Treatment
• Main Interventional Procedures for Pain Control
• Procedure Planning
• Prevention and Management of Complications
• Discussion of Real Clinical Cases

Hands-on Sessions with Experts

Learn by doing. Discuss directly with experienced practitioners.

One of the course’s key features will be its hands-on program.
Participants will work directly with devices and technologies used in interventional pain treatment, guided by specialists with extensive clinical experience.

Hands-on sessions will cover:

• Step-by-step techniques
• Procedure planning
• Device positioning and Use
• Indications and limitations of each technique
• Strategies for different clinical scenarios
• Technical tips and practical insights from experts

Beyond observation, participants will interact directly with instructors, ask questions, handle devices, and discuss situations encountered in everyday practice.