Audiobook
Published:
16 Dec 2019
Next review:
16 Dec 2021
Edition:
12
This audiobook explains the different ways that cancer pain can be managed.
You can also order a physical copy of this audio book on be.macmillan.org.uk
with ID: MAC11670_E12_NIn this audiobook
- 1 Information about this audiobook and other support from Macmillan
- 2 Introduction to manaing cancer pain
- 3 About cancer pain
- 4 Causes of pain
- 5 Types of pain
- 6 Talking about pain
- 7 Keeping a pain record or diary
- 8 Who can help you treat and manage pain
- 9 Painkillers and ways of taking them
- 10 Types of painkiller
- 11 Side effects of strong painkillers
- 12 Common questions about painkillers
- 13 Other drugs used to control pain
- 14 Organising and storing painkillers
- 15 Managing pain with treatments
- 16 Non-drug treatments and complementary therapies
- 17 Things you can do to help with pain
- 18 Get practical help around managing pain
- 19 Feelings and pain
- 20 About our cancer information
- 21 Other ways we can help you
- 22 Other organsiations
- 23 Further resouces about dealing with pain
- 24 Can you do something to help Macmillan?
- 25 Information about this recording
Published:
16 Dec 2019
Next review:
16 Dec 2021
Edition:
12
This audiobook explains the different ways that cancer pain can be managed.
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