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Explore common pain problems and how they can affect your daily life and well-being.
Cancer pain is common, but with the right treatments and support, there are steps you can take to feel better.
With care and support, cancer pain can be eased.
This section offers extra guidance for groups with unique needs.
Many people experience pain near the end of life. Palliative and end-of-life support focuses on comfort, dignity, and improving quality of life for both individuals and their families.
Compassionate care brings peace and relief at the end of life.
Acute pain is short-term pain that usually starts quickly and often happens because of an injury, surgery, or illness. It usually gets better as the body heals. Learn more
Transitional pain happens when short-term (acute) pain doesn’t go away as expected and starts lasting longer. It can sometimes turn into chronic pain. Learn more
Chronic pain is pain that lasts more than 3 months, and often carries on after the usual healing time. It can affect daily activities and overall quality of life. Learn more
It’s common during a hospital stay to have some pain, especially after surgery or some procedures. Managing pain is part of the recovery process, and can feel different for everyone. It's important to pay attention to your pain and let someone know if it changes.
Your hospital stay should be as comfortable as possible.
