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Pain is part of life, but suffering with chronic pain on an everyday basis is something entirely different. Effectively communicating about the pain you are experiencing is an important first step to identifying the best treatment options available to you.
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Chronic pain is a complex and multidimensional health problem that takes a huge toll on individuals and their families. As attention shifts to new standards of pain management, many healthcare professionals are reevaluating treatment strategies that may incorporate a variety of complementary or alternative approaches.
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Pain is a frequent yet often overlooked consequence of cancer. An estimated 70% of those with cancer experience significant pain during their illness, yet fewer than half receive adequate treatment for their pain. Pain can be an issue at any point in a battle with cancer – occurring during active treatment or after treatment is completed. If pain is not managed properly, it can worsen the physical, emotional, and psychological toll of the disease.
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Lower back pain is one of the more common types of pain people experience. This presentation will help you discover why it's important to seek out a healthcare professional who can properly assess your condition, create a pain management plan, and advise you on activities you should and shouldn't do. You'll also learn four proven ways to ease lower back pain.
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As advances in battlefield medicine continue, so do the prolonged periods of rehabilitation that are accompanied by pain and frustration. Learn how the alliance of patient advocacy organizations have banded together to improve the care for returning servicemen and servicewomen. You’ll also have access to important resources for additional help.
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Discover the most effective ways to communicate with your physicians so that you will receive proper diagnosis and effective treatment for managing pain. You'll learn about seven simple steps to help you better communicate with your healthcare professional and how to download a patient comfort assessment guide.
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Pain creates many challenges not only for the people who suffer from it, but also for those who care for them. For this reason, the Caregiver Cornerstone Program was created to help you—the family caregiver—find the information, encouragement, and tools you need to care for your loved one with pain.
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Pain creates many challenges not only for the people who suffer from it...
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