Pain Management: Cancer Pain

Written by MedicineNet.com

Introduction

The majority of people with cancer will experience pain at some time or another. The pain can result from the cancer itself, or from the cancers treatment. In addition, some people who have been cured of their cancer can continue to suffer from pain.

Cancer pain, or the discomfort that stems from cancer and its treatment, can be controlled most of the time. There are many different medicines and methods available to control cancer pain. People who have cancer and are feeling pain need to inform their doctor immediately. The earlier pain treatment is started, the more effective it is.

 

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Mackay introduces breast cancer detection kit

Written by By Riza T. Olchondra, Philippine Daily Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines -- Mackay Holdings Inc., which has green energy, health and real estate ventures is introducing its portable breast-cancer detection technology in the Philippines.

Company chair and founder James Mackay said the Biofield Diagnostic System was “painless and non-invasive.” The cancer detection process would take only 15 minutes and could be done anywhere, he added.

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Liver Cancer Video

Written by courtesy of philsphan28

 

 

September is Liver Cancer Awareness Month

Written by The Manila Bulletin Online

SEPTEMBER has been declared Liver Cancer month to raise public consciousness about this illness that has an unusually high incidence in our country. Liver cancer is only the eighth most common form of cancer worldwide, but in the Philippines, Department of Health (DoH) and Philippine Cancer Society statistics show that it is the third most common form of cancer among men and sixth among women.

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