Fibromyalgia in cancer patients: a systematic review and clinical implications for integrated care - Scorecard - MDSpire

Fibromyalgia in cancer patients: a systematic review and clinical implications for integrated care

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  • Melania Prete

  • Giuseppe Porciello

  • Elvira Palumbo

  • Sara Vitale

  • Maurizio Marchesini

  • Sabrina Bimonte

  • Francesco Del Prato

  • Arturo Cuomo

  • Marco Cascella

  • Maria Grimaldi

  • Natalia Russo

  • Assunta Luongo

  • Anna Crispo

  • June 11, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Fibromyalgia Among Cancer Patients: A Comprehensive Review and Its Clinical Significance for Integrated Management

At a Glance

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Condition
Key MechanismsNociplastic pain characterized by altered nociception due to dysfunction of central pain-processing pathways; ensure alignment with source.
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        Patient & Prescribing Data

        Cancer patients presenting with symptoms compatible with fibromyalgia.

        Oncological treatments, particularly chemotherapy and immunotherapy, may exacerbate FM-related symptoms.

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        Fibromyalgia in cancer patients: a systematic review and clinical implications for integrated care

        • by Melania Prete, Giuseppe Porciello, Elvira Palumbo, Sara Vitale, Maurizio Marchesini, Sabrina Bimonte, Francesco Del Prato, Arturo Cuomo, Marco Cascella, Maria Grimaldi, Natalia Russo, Assunta Luongo, Anna Crispo

        • June 11, 2026

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