Marzorati C, Borgogni F, Cazzaniga N, Didier F, Meneghin S, Guardamagna VA, Pravettoni G. Multidisciplinary treatment of spinal cord stimulation for cancer-related chronic pain: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2026; 14(23): 122161 [DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.122161]
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World J Clin Cases. Aug 16, 2026; 14(23): 122161 Published online Aug 16, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.122161
Multidisciplinary treatment of spinal cord stimulation for cancer-related chronic pain: A case report
Chiara Marzorati, Federico Borgogni, Noelia Cazzaniga, Florence Didier, Sara Meneghin, Vittorio A Guardamagna, Gabriella Pravettoni
Chiara Marzorati, Federico Borgogni, Noelia Cazzaniga, Florence Didier, Gabriella Pravettoni, Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan 20121, Lombardy, Italy
Chiara Marzorati, Federico Borgogni, Gabriella Pravettoni, Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan, Milan 20122, Lombardy, Italy
Sara Meneghin, Vittorio A Guardamagna, Division of Palliative Care and Pain Therapy, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan 20121, Lombardy, Italy
Co-corresponding authors: Chiara Marzorati and Federico Borgogni.
Author contributions: Marzorati C, Borgogni F, Cazzaniga N, Didier F, Meneghin S, Guardamagna VA, and Pravettoni G contributed to conception and design of the study; Marzorati C, Borgogni F, and Cazzaniga N contributed to protocol manuscript writing; Marzorati C, Borgogni F, Cazzaniga N, Didier F, and Meneghin S contributed to acquisition of study materials and patients, collection and assembly of data; Marzorati C, Borgogni F, Cazzaniga N, and Didier F contributed to interpretation of study data; Marzorati C and Borgogni F played important and indispensable roles in the manuscript preparation as the co-corresponding authors; all authors approved of final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Chiara Marzorati, Applied Research Division for Cognitive and Psychological Science, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Via Ripamonti 435, Milan 20121, Lombardy, Italy. chiara.marzorati@ieo.it
Received: April 13, 2026 Revised: June 26, 2026 Accepted: July 29, 2026 Published online: August 16, 2026 Processing time: 123 Days and 10.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Chronic cancer-related pain is a complex medical condition that may be refractory to standard pharmacological therapies. It can significantly compromise patients’ physical functioning and emotional well-being. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) represents a valuable therapeutic option for selected patients with persistent cancer-related pain. However, clinical outcomes vary and are influenced by the interaction of medical, psychological and social factors, which may modulate pain perception and long-term device management. This case report emphasizes the clinical relevance of a structured, multidisciplinary patient-centred approach throughout the SCS care pathway, illustrating the importance of medical and psychological expertise to optimize continuity of care and treatment efficacy.
