Every cancer patient has a right to quality of life. They rely on targeted and effective pain therapy, which every doctor should provide. The 3rd edition of the established textbook on cancer pain therapy offers the reader all the necessary foundations: - The origin, localization, and projection of pain - Pharmacological, radiological, anesthesiological, and psychological treatment methods as well as surgical options - Legal, ethical, social, and pastoral aspects. New in the 3rd edition: - Chapters on pain therapy in gynecological and urological oncology - Guidelines for cancer pain therapy - Legal questions regarding medical treatment. The focus is on the practical application of pain therapy and, thus, the well-being of the patient for the entire therapeutic team! Plus: Additional chapters on symptom management.