Overcoming Cancer Pain

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from 3rd Party sellers are not guaranteed by the Publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. A Comprehensive Handbook of Cancer Pain Management in Developing Countries Written by an international panel of expert pain physicians, A Comprehensive Handbook of Cancer Pain Management in Developing Countries addresses this challenging and vital topic with reference to the latest body of evidence relating to cancer pain. It thoroughly covers pain management in the developing world, explaining the benefit of psychological, interventional, and complementary therapies in cancer pain management, as well as the importance of identifying and overcoming regulatory and educational barriers.

Cancer Pain Management, Second Edition will substantially advance pain education. The unique combination of authors -- an educator, a leading practitioner and administrator, and a research scientist -- provides comprehensive, authoritative coverage in addressing this important aspect of cancer care. The contributors, acknowledged experts in their areas, address a wide scope of issues. Educating health care providers to better assess and manage pain and improve patientsrsquo; and familiesrsquo; coping strategies are primary goals of this book. Developing research-based clinical guidelines and increasing funding for research is also covered. Ethical issues surrounding pain management and health policy implications are also explored.

About one-third of all people being treated for cancer have pain. More than two-thirds of patients with advanced cancer have pain. The American Cancer Society's Guide to Pain Control was created to help provide a valuable resource for understanding what pain is and where it comes from, current drug and nondrug treatments available (including complementary therapies), and dealing with the financial and emotional burden that pain can cause. It offers the latest knowledge and tools needed to help people with cancer gain swift and effective pain relief. This important new book brings together these topics in a guide designed to help people with cancer, their families, and caregivers develop a better understanding of the complex issues involved in dealing with cancer pain and the effect it has on people's lives.-- Comprehensive list of medications and other methods of pain relief, including nondrug treatments such as relaxation, biofeedback, and yoga-- Information on how to record, chart, and rate pain-- Complete reference section-- Informative and extensive resource guide