Cancer Pain

Who to See

The following health professionals can help treat cancer pain:

Your pain may be managed by a team that may include doctors (including pain or palliative care specialists), nurses, psychologists, social workers, and pharmacists. Be sure that all the members of your health care team know about any changes in your pain control diary. You may wish to use one person, such as your medical oncologist, as a team leader who will make sure that all team members share information.


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Author: Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPHLast Updated: October 30, 2007
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Michael Seth Rabin, MD - Medical Oncology

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 Frequently Asked Questions
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 What Does It Feel Like?
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 Treatment Overview
 Keeping a Pain Control Diary
 Home Treatment
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