Bulletin du cancer
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Pain is the most common symptom in patients suffering from cancer, in particular for advanced diseases. Unfortunately, one third of the patient do not benefit from optimal pain control. ⋯ This thorough evaluation can help to formulate a proper strategy for a treatment of pain that could be adapted to the disease evolution. A multidisciplinary approach with respect to the WHO prescribing criteria is the most appropriate way to control severe cancer pain syndromes.