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Cancer and Pain 
This page discusses how to control cancer pain covering how good pain management works, what medications are used, how to find expert help, and all about medications and non-medication approaches to e... Details >
Cancer Pain
Cancer-pain.org has been developed by ACOR (Association of Cancer Online Resources) with input and advice from patients, caregivers and an Advisory Board of health care professionals dedicated to prov... Details >
Chronic Pain Information
A general overview of chronic pain that includes a description and information about treatment, prognosis and research. A list of organizations where users may obtain additional information and links ... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
Chronic Pain Medicines
Many medicines can decrease pain. Each one may have side effects.... Details >
Chronic pain: Exercise can bring relief
Exercise prompts your body to release special chemicals, called endorphins, that actually block pain signals from reaching your brain. ... Details >
Ergotamine and Caffeine
The combination of ergotamine and caffeine is used to prevent and treat migraine headaches. Ergotamine is in a class of medications called ergot alkaloids. It works together with caffeine by preventin... Details >
Find A Pain Management Clinic
This document will assist you in locating a pain management clinic that is accredited by the American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM).... Details >
Find a Pain Management Professional
Search this database by zip code or last name to locate an American Academy of Pain Management member in your area. A link to a database where you may search for a pain management program is also prov... Details >
GetPalliativeCare.org
This site provides information, which benefits both patients and their families, offers reliable information, helps patients make medical decisions and choose treatments. Palliative care specializes i... Details >
Journal of Cancer Pain & Symptom Palliation
The Journal of Cancer Pain & Symptom Palliation examines current concepts, treatment options, and cutting-edge research on the diagnosis and assessment of intractable cancer pain, fatigue, and symptom... Details >
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Managing Chronic Pain
This document outlines what an occupational therapist can do, and what a patient can do, to manage chronic pain.... Details >
Oral Health - National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
Oral health is an essential component of health throughout life. Poor oral health and untreated oral diseases and conditions can have a significant impact on quality of life. Find oral health informat... Details >
OxyContin Information: FDA Strengthens Warnings for OxyContin
FDA has strengthened the warnings and precautions sections in the labeling of OxyContin (oxycodone HCl controlled-release) Tablets, a narcotic drug approved for the treatment of moderate to severe pai... Details >
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Pain (PDQ®)
Help for the cancer patient with issues related to taking care of pain -- why it is important and common worries that may keep a patient from seeking relief. Also offers a guide for talking with a d... Details >
Pain Control: A Guide for People with Cancer and Their Families
A guide from the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute that answers questions about pain control. Written for cancer patients, their families, and their friends, the material in t... Details >
Pain Drawing for Patients
Some physicians have their patients complete a pain drawing so they can understand the location and intensity of their pain.... Details >
Patient's Bill of Rights -- American Academy of Pain Management
The American Academy of Pain Management's compliance with the Patient's Bill of Rights. The American Hospital Association's statement on a patient's Bill of Rights has been incorporated as part of t... Details >
Psychology of Pain -- Arthritis Pain
Painful arthritis attacks can prompt feelings of depression, sadness and loss. Frustration and anger also are normal responses to any chronic pain condition, including arthritis. However, because the ... Details >
Questions and Answers About Using Magnets To Treat Pain
This Research Report provides an overview of the use of magnets for pain, summarizes current scientific knowledge about their effectiveness for this purpose, and suggests additional sources of informa... Details >
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
Vioxx (rofecoxib) Questions and Answers
Vioxx has been voluntarily recalled from the worldwide market. Vioxx is a COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Vioxx is also related to the nonselective NSAIDs , such as ibup... Details >
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration