Although not everyone with cancer develops pain, many do. Sadly, it’s often not treated properly. This problem could be due to the patient or the family (unwillingness to be “doped up” or become dependent upon the medications) or the healthcare staff who don’t know how to properly control cancer pain.
I found this interesting article over at Pain Action called Pain Related to Cancer; Your Pain Management Rights. It’s definitely worth reading. The authors review the important information you need to share with your healthcare provider, different types of medications and the side effects, and the concerns about addiction.
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