The guidelines for the management of cancer pain were developed by the world health organization who in 1986 2 but there is substantial evidence that the management of cancer pain is still often suboptimal 3 5 since cancer pain is not a homogenous entity correct pain assessment is essential for obtaining satisfactory management. In addition many pain specialists may not care for many cancer patients cancer pain assessment diagnosis and management is a text that provides a good overview of cancer psychosocial elements involved with cancer types of cancer pain and cancer treatment modalities. Title assessment and management of cancer pain in palliative care supervisor arcada pauleen mannevaara commissioned by suursuo hospital ward 11 abstract cancer is a group of diseases that has over time become the most common cause of death incurable cancer requires the symptoms to be treated efficiently enough cancer patients