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Follow on Google News | How to Manage Cancer-Related PainManaging pain should be an important part of overall cancer care. Here are ways to find help.
By: newsusa Pain can result from a variety of sources, including the cancer itself (tumor growth, spinal cord compression) According to Kim Thiboldeaux, President and CEO of the Cancer Support Community, managing pain can and should be an important part of overall cancer care. “Pain doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of cancer,” says Thiboldeaux. “There are multiple options available to manage pain. For instance, many patients can benefit from an integrative approach that combines prescription or over-the-counter medications with complementary therapies such as yoga, acupuncture and guided imagery.” One of the keys to effective pain management is open and honest communication with your healthcare professional. Prepare for medical appointments by keeping a journal, and note the severity, location, frequency, and duration of pain. Thiboldeaux also urges patients to learn as much as possible about pain management, and to be actively involved in the development of an individualized treatment plan. To learn more, go to http://www.partnersagainstpain.com/ References: 1. American Pain Foundation. Pain Facts & Figures. Available at: http://www.painfoundation.org/ May 2011. 2. Mayo Clinic: Cancer pain: Relief is possible. Available at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/ 3. American Cancer Society. Incidence and Mortality Ends Committee. http://www.cancer.org/ End
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