Abstract:TPS12151 Background: Pain is a common symptom among cancer patients and often is inadequately treated. Treatment guidelines recommend patients have access to behavioral interventions that educate about pain and pain management. Pain coping skills training (PCST) accomplishes these goals through teaching cognitive and behavioral coping skills shown to reduce pain. When delivered in in-person, PCST can substantially improve chronic pain conditions. Yet, these interventions are underused due to myriad barriers (… Show more
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