The paper reviews the main principles of treatment of oncological pain. It deals with evaluation of its causes, description of non-biological factors, which influence perception of this pain. The author describes the main medicamentous and other procedures in the treatment of pain in oncological patients. Attention is drawn to the main mistakes encountered in this treatment and outlines the basic objectives of comprehensive treatment of oncological pain with emphasis on the quality of the patient´s life.

        Key words: Pain - Oncology - Analgetic treatment