ECIS	European Cancer Information System
OS	overall survival
PFS	progression-free survival
NSCLC	non-small cell lung cancer
APC	advanced pancreatic cancer
CR	complete response
PR	partial response
PS	performance status
QoL	quality of life
VAS	Visual Analog Scale
LAPC	locally advanced pancreatic cancer
SBRT	stereotactic body radiation therapy
MR	magnetic resonance
CT	computed tomography
BPI-SF	Brief Pain Inventory–Short Form
ESAS	Edmonton Symptom Assessment System
NRS	Numeric Rating Scale
NSAID	non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
WHO	World Health Organization
PDCA	Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle
NMDA receptor	N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor
PDAC	pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
PERT	pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy
MCPC	Meaning-Centered Pain Coping Skills Training
CBT	cognitive behavioral therapy
CSCI	continuous subcutaneous infusions
EAPC	European Association for Palliative Care
CDS	continuous deep sedation
CPN	coeliac plexus neurolysis
SNN	splanchnic nerve neurolysis
RFA	radiofrequency ablation
NVS	numeric verbal scale
ED	epidural
IT	intrathecal