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Cancer Pain

Living with cancer doesn't have to mean living in pain. Many effective pain treatments exist. They range from simple over-the-counter pain (OTC) relievers to complementary herbal remedies to strong opioids. The key to successful pain treatment is the attitude and knowledge of your health care provider. Be sure that your provider is comfortable focusing on pain control and in using the various medications needed for effective pain management. Explore this section for more information on how to manage cancer pain. More

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What is it?

Medical experts estimate that about half of all people with cancer, and 75% to 90% of people with advanced cancer, have pain. Of those who say they have pain, about 50% describe the pain as moderate to severe. Cancer can trigger pain in...
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Medications

Medications help counteract a condition's effect on the body. People who have chronic cancer pain and their caregivers should have a thorough understanding of the role of analgesics, or pain-relievers. Be sure that your health care...
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