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pain specialist

a doctor, nurse, or pharmacist who is an expert in pain control.

Facts about cancer pain treatment

... doctor consult with a pain specialist. Pain specialists may be oncologists,
anesthesiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, other doctors, nurses, or ...

http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/pain/paindiary/pain-control-facts-about-cancer-pain-treament

What are the risks and side effects of surgery?

... Medicines for pain range from aspirin and acetaminophen (Tylenol ® ) to
stronger drugs ... Doctors take great care to reduce this risk by cleaning the ...

http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/treatmenttypes/surgery/surgery-risks-and-side-effects

Palliative therapy for bile duct cancer

... To relieve pain, doctors may deaden the nerves that convey sensations of
pain from the bile duct and intestinal area to the brain by injecting these ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/bileductcancer/detailedguide/bile-duct-cancer-treating-palliative-therapy

Palliative therapy for gallbladder cancer

... To relieve pain, doctors may deaden the nerves that carry sensations of pain
from the gallbladder and intestinal area to the brain by injecting these ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/gallbladdercancer/detailedguide/gallbladder-treating-palliative-therapy

Health Professionals Associated With Cancer Care

... oncology clinical nurse specialist (on-kahl-o-jee klin ... are available to address
issues of pain control. palliative care specialists (pal-ee-uh-tiv): doctors ...

http://www.cancer.org/treatment/findingandpayingfortreatment/choosingyourtreatmentteam/health-professionals-associated-with-cancer-care

Daily Pain Diary

... treatment. Doctors and nurses should ask you about your pain at every
visit. They should be trained in how to treat your pain. ...

http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/content/@editorial/documents/document/acspc-033203.pdf

Treatment of mesothelioma based on the extent of the cancer

... Some minor operations and types of radiation therapy can help relieve pain
if needed. Doctors can also prescribe strong pain-relieving drugs. ...

http://www.cancer.org/cancer/malignantmesothelioma/detailedguide/malignant-mesothelioma-treating-by-extent

Understanding Cancer Surgery: A Guide for Patients and ...

... Will I be in a lot of pain? ... They may also be done to help doctors better
understand your ... Other specialists may be consulted or other tests done if you ...

http://www.cancer.org/acs/groups/cid/documents/webcontent/003022-pdf.pdf

What causes pain in people with cancer?

... you can get headaches, muscle strains, and other aches and pains. ... Pain from
procedures and surgery. ... If you and your doctors agree that such a ...

http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/pain/paindiary/pain-control-causes-of-cancer-pain

What do I need to know about pain control?

... Talk with your doctors and nurses about your pain and how well your treatment
is working. Having cancer does not always mean having pain. ...

http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/physicalsideeffects/pain/paindiary/pain-control-what-i-need-to-know