Learning Objectives:

• Learn about the pathophysiology and management of opioid use disorder (OUD)
• Identify the various kinds of stigma and learn to overcome those in managing pain in cancer patients with OUD
• Learn about the principles of managing non-medical opioid use in cancer patients
• Understand concepts of hyperkatifeia and complex persistent opioid dependence and how they may interfere with managing pain in patients with cancer and long-term opioid use
• Explore options for treatment of cancer-related pain in community practice settings with limited interdisciplinary resources

Agenda:

• Introduction – Assoc Prof. Thomas Butler and Dr. Joseph Arthur (Chairs)
• Opioid Stigma: Pain, Prejudice, and Prescription – Prof. Michael Farrell
• Complex Persistent Opioid Dependence: Pain, Hyperkatefeia, Hyperalgesia – Prof. Mellar Davis
• Impact of Stigma and Pain Management in Advanced Cancer and Post-curative Treatment and Survivorship – Dr. Hailey Bulls
• Q & A

This webinar was made possible by the MASCC Cancer Pain, Psychosocial, Education & Palliative Care Study Groups.