[How Do We Integrate Advance Care Planning into Cancer Treatment?].

In the field of cancer care, it is still difficult to say that advance care planning(ACP)has been fully integrated, and the perceptions of ACP vary depending on the individual's role. Since oncologists have a deeper understanding of the patient's condition and prognosis than the patients themselves, they are often the first to recognize the future need for ACP. It is important to gather and incorporate patients' preferences and relevant information regarding ACP early in the course of daily cancer treatment.

Effective Pain Management of Postherpetic Neuralgia Using a Combination of Analgesics and Conservative Measures.

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is characterized by persistent pain following the resolution of a herpes zoster rash. PHN is often resistant to treatment and can significantly reduce the patient's quality of life. Effective symptom relief is crucial and various treatments, including pharmacotherapy, have been attempted.