A shared process underlies oral cancer pain and opioid tolerance

Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling in the tissue around oral cancers both increases nerve sensitivity and makes opioids less effective. The findings point to a shared mechanism underlying both oral cancer pain and opioid tolerance—and a possible new treatment strategy for both.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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