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Cancer pain can come from the cancer itself, treatments, or other health issues. It affects everyone differently. Some people may have mild discomfort while others have severe, ongoing pain that affects daily life.
Managing this pain is an important part of cancer care. Pain can happen before, during, and after treatment along the cancer journey. The right mix of medicines, therapies, and support can help people feel better and live well during cancer treatment.
With the right care, support, and treatments, many people find relief from cancer pain.
Home treatment may help to reduce cancer pain and improve your physical and mental well-being. Talk to your doctor about home treatment you can use.
Pain control starts with finding the cause of the pain. As soon as your doctor knows what is causing your pain, the doctor can recommend the best treatment for your type of pain.
Radiation can help control pain by shrinking a tumour that is pressing on or damaging nearby tissue.
