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Pain Management and Cancer Care - The Importance of Easing the Hurt

June 30, 2009 - 10:13am 1001 reads 0 comments

Louis, Missouri, anesthesiologists who specialize in pain management are on staff to help patients feel better. Like at the CTCA, each patient is evaluated and treated for their pain. Treatments may include medication, nerve blocks, physical therapy, and other things:

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People who are battling cancer should be able to spend every ounce of energy focusing on winning their fight. Pain should not be part of the equation for them. I’m glad to see that cancer treatment facilities across the country are taking this issue seriously and are helping patients.

If you are a cancer survivor, did you experience any pain? What types of treatments worked for you? Did you get help for your pain at your cancer treatment center or were you on your own? I look forward to hearing from you!

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