Author: American Cancer Society

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780944235331

About one-third of all people being treated for cancer have pain. More than two-thirds of patients with advanced cancer have pain. The American Cancer Society's Guide to Pain Control was created to help provide a valuable resource for understanding what pain is and where it comes from, current drug and nondrug treatments available (including complementary therapies), and dealing with the financial and emotional burden that pain can cause. It offers the latest knowledge and tools needed to help people with cancer gain swift and effective pain relief. This important new book brings together these topics in a guide designed to help people with cancer, their families, and caregivers develop a better understanding of the complex issues involved in dealing with cancer pain and the effect it has on people's lives.-- Comprehensive list of medications and other methods of pain relief, including nondrug treatments such as relaxation, biofeedback, and yoga-- Information on how to record, chart, and rate pain-- Complete reference section-- Informative and extensive resource guide