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New Cancer Breakthrough Pain Management

Written by Marijke Durning, RN

For many people, cancer pain is extremely difficult to manage. While there are many medications that can help, often the pain will appear in between doses, before the next dose is scheduled. This is called breakthrough pain. Doctors and nurses have tried many things to manage the breakthrough pain, but not all methods are successful for all people.

Pain Management: Cancer Pain

Written by WebMD Medical Reference in collaboration with The Cleveland Clinic

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.