Risk of cancer incidence and mortality in patients with chronic pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Cancer Metastasis Rev · 2026 · PMC13160951 · PMID 42115445

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Discussion Our review did not identify a consistent association between chronic pain and overall cancer incidence or mortality, nor did it reveal a clear trend when comparing the data in the light of organ specificity.

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