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Pain Control
    Posted: 01/24/2008



Introduction






What You Should Know About Treating Cancer Pain






Types and Causes of Cancer Pain






Talking About Your Pain






Your Pain Control Plan






Medicines To Treat Cancer Pain






Medicine Tolerance and Addiction






Other Ways To Control Pain






Your Feelings and Pain






Financial Issues






Reflection






Resources






Pain Control Record






How to Use Imagery






Before You Go to the Pharmacy






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