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    Ethical and Socioeconomic Dilemmas in Cancer Pain Treatment: A Rapid-Fire Debate

    How Should Clinicians Balance Long-term Survivorship Concerns with Immediate Quality of Life in Pain Management for Cancer Survivors?

    Saturday, January 24, 2026
    7:40 AM - 7:45 AM PST
    Location: Milano Ballroom I & II
    Session

    Description:     Join us for a high-energy, rapid-fire debate tackling the most pressing ethical and socioeconomic dilemmas in the management of cancer-related pain. This dynamic session will explore controversies surrounding interventional pain therapies for patients with cancer and cancer survivors. Experts will debate critical issues such as equitable access to advanced pain treatments, the duty to relieve suffering, and the ethical considerations of interventional therapies versus pharmacologic approaches.

    Structured as a fast-paced debate, this session will challenge perspectives and encourage discussion, providing a thought-provoking and interactive experience. Panelists will present opposing viewpoints on these complex topics. Expect compelling arguments and practical insights into navigating ethical challenges in cancer pain management. This session will deepen your understanding of the ethical tensions in cancer pain care and inspire new approaches to patient-centered decision-making.