Managing cancer pain

Booklet
Published: 01 Aug 2022
Next review: 01 Aug 2025
Edition: 13

This booklet explains the different ways that cancer pain can be managed. This can be with painkillers and other treatments, including some complementary therapies.

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Published: 01 Aug 2022
Next review: 01 Aug 2025
Edition: 13

This booklet explains the different ways that cancer pain can be managed. This can be with painkillers and other treatments, including some complementary therapies.

About this booklet

This booklet explains the different ways that cancer pain can be managed. This can be with painkillers and other treatments, including some complementary therapies.

 

It is for anyone affected by cancer who is experiencing pain. It may also be helpful for carers, family members and friends. We hope it helps you deal with some of the questions or feelings you may have.

 

Visit our online information about managing cancer pain.

 

We want everyone affected by cancer to feel our information is written for them. To do this we use plain English and we try to make it accessible and relevant to the widest range of people. Read more about how we produce our information.

Tag: TMT, LIFST, SDEF

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