Microneedles in pain management of Cancer

Abstract

Pain management is an integral part of treatment in cancer. Researchers are constantly trying to find effective and efficient ways to manage pain, particularly in cancer patients, as well as devices to administer the drugs without further causing pain to the patient. Microneedles (MNs) are small needle-like devices, used to distribute drugs across the skin's membranes, are non-invasive and cause little or no discomfort at the site of administration to the skin. They can be considered to be used in the delivery of medications for managing pain in cancer patients, efficiently and effectively with minimal discomfort. The aim of this review is to compile current ideas and treatment methods for cancer patients' pain management in order to spur further progress.