Cancer Pain Workshop

Cancer Pain Workshop - PainConnect 2026

Join us on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at PainConnect in Salt Lake City, for the Cancer Pain Workshop, an afternoon educational event designed

for clinicians who manage pain in patients with malignancies. From emerging techniques to data-backed treatments, this immersive session explores the full spectrum of cancer-related pain and equips you with advanced strategies that improve outcomes and quality of life.

Led by leading experts in interventional pain medicine, oncology, and neurosurgery, this 2.25-hour workshop dives into the latest in cancer pain epidemiology, device-based therapies, and procedural innovations.

AAPM Pain Connect Cancer Pain Workshop

Enhance Your Skills with Expert-Led Pain Medicine Education

  • Tailored for Generalists and Trainees: Whether you’re broadening your practice or reinforcing fundamentals, this workshop delivers practical, immediately applicable skills.

  • Expert-Centric, Evidence-Based: Dive into current best practices—from diagnostic imaging to medication strategies to non-pharmacologic modalities—guided by thought leaders in pain medicine.

  • Seamless Access: Included with a Thursday-only or full conference registration at PainConnect 2026. (Note: a ticket is required, but there is no additional fee unless otherwise specified.)

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for clinicians who are seeking to enhance their skills in treating cancer patients in pain.

  • Pain physicians
  • Palliative care specialists
  • Anesthesiologists
  • Neurosurgeons
  • Primary care physicians

Highlights & Takeaways

  • Practical Insights into real-world use of intrathecal pumps and bone ablation systems.

  • A fresh look at neurosurgical procedures from a pain management perspective.

  • New Data on neuromodulation techniques addressing chemotherapy-induced pain.

  • Strategies for managing difficult-to-treat pain in metastatic and terminal cases.

  • Interdisciplinary approaches that bridge oncology, pain medicine, and neurosurgery.

What You'll Walk Away With

  1. Understand current cancer pain epidemiology and treatment gaps

  2. Evaluate intrathecal therapy options for complex cancer pain

  3. Explore new applications of bone ablation systems

  4. Review neurosurgical pain management strategies for oncology patients

  5. Examine the role of neuromodulation in chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN)

Cancer Pain Workshop Agenda

3:1 5- 3:30 PM

Cancer Pain Epidemiology:  Current State of Affairs – presented by Ann Shaw, MD

3:3 0- 4:00 PM

Intrathecal Therapy – What Have We Learned? – presented by Shane Brogan, MD

4:00 - 4:30 PM

Expansive and Novel Use of the Bone Ablation System – presented by Nathan Neufeld, DO

4:30 - 5:00 PM

Neurosurgical Techniques to Treat Cancer Pain – presented by Stephano Chang, MD, PhD

5:00 - 5:30 PM

New Application for Neuromodulation and CIPN – presented by Ryan D’Souza, MD

Join Us at PainConnect 2026

Register for the Cancer Pain Workshop

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your practice with insights from the field’s leading experts. Register Now for the Cancer Pain Workshop, taking place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, as part of PainConnect in Salt Lake City, UT. The workshop is included in both full and Thursday-only registration, but a ticket is required to reserve your spot for this workshop.

Join Us at PainConnect 2026

PainConnect 2026 isn’t just an event; it’s a movement that brings together diverse voices to redefine pain care. Join your peers for a full day of essential learning, hands-on experiences, and professional networking.

Elevate your expertise and gain actionable strategies that can be immediately applied to your clinical practice. Register Now for the PainConnect Fundamentals Workshop and join us on March 5, 2026, in Salt Lake City, UT.