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Macmillan and Cancerbackup merged in 2008. Together we provide free, high quality information for people affected by cancer through our publications, website and phone service. Find out more|.
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Emotions such as anxiety and depression can make you more sensitive to pain|. This means that pain can be harder to bear and you will feel more affected by it if you have strong emotions.
Dealing with the emotions or treating depression can help to break this circle, and so reduce your pain as well as improving your mood.
Physical pain caused by cancer or its treatments can often be effectively controlled. We have more information in our section on controlling cancer pain|.
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If you have any questions about cancer, need support or just want someone to talk to, ask Macmillan.