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Pain Management

This cancer resource highlights important information on pain management during cancer treatment. It discusses the role of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy as primary causes of pain. You'll also find explanations on how pain develops and learn why it is so important for you to communicate your symptoms to your oncology care provider.

Overview of Pain
Some basic documents to help you understand the different types of pain you may experience during cancer treatment.

Ask the Experts

Conferences
Highlights concerning cancer pain from presentations at major scientific meetings.

News

OncoLink Library
Book Reviews and Journal scans of media related to cancer pain.

Resources
NCI documents for patients and physicians on cancer pain and Pain Listservs.

Treatment for Cancer Pain
Drug teaching sheets on common cancer pain medications.

OncoTips