August
Pain
Medicine and Palliative Care are integral parts of cancer care whether a patient has just been diagnosed, is in treatment, has successfully completed treatment, or has advanced or terminal illness. See below for multiple information resources to learn more about pain medicine and palliative care.
General Resources
Organizations and Websites
Brochures
Available at no cost in the Cancer Learning Center or request a copy by calling 801- 581-6365 or 1-888- 424-2100 toll free
Books
Available for check-out from the Cancer Learning Center or view ordering information from Amazon.com
Myths & Facts About Chronic Pain And Cancer Pain: What you need to know. Berger, Ann. 2006.
The Complete Guide to Relieving Cancer Pain and Suffering. Patt, Richard B. 2004.
American Cancer Society's Guide To Pain Control: Understanding and Managing Cancer Pain. American Cancer Society. 2004.
Videos
Available in the Cancer Learning Center
Pain Management Education for Patients and Families. Gordon, Debra; Dahl, June, et al.
Patient's Fears and Misconceptions About Pain and Opiods. Gordon, Debra; Stevenson, Karen Kunz, et al.
For additional information, please visit the Huntsman Cancer Learning Center or call the Huntsman Cancer Information Service at (801) 581-6365 or toll-free (888) 424-2100.
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Introduction and General Resources
Other Resources
Nutrition
Coping and Financial Issues
Managing Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Did you know?
Palliative care provides symptom management as well as psychological and spiritual care. It is not limited to patients who are terminally ill.
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