What is pain and what causes it?
Pain happens when you are ill or hurt. Cancer pain can almost always be reduced, so tell your doctor or nurse straight away.
Side effects and symptoms
Pain
If you're dealing with pain caused by cancer, we can tell you about treatment and other support.
Managing pain during advanced cancer
Managing pain during advanced cancer
Oncologist Sarah Slater explains how painkillers help people with advanced cancer.
Oncologist Sarah Slater explains how painkillers help people with advanced cancer.
Types of pain and how to talk about them
There are many types of pain. Describing your pain clearly can help your doctor or nurse to find the best treatment.
Who can help you manage your pain?
There are people and organisations who can help you manage your pain in the hospital, community or at home.
Painkillers and ways of taking them
Painkillers are medicines to manage pain. There are different ways to take them, including by mouth or injection.
Different types of painkillers
Different types of painkiller are used to treat different types and levels of pain.
Other medicines to help control pain
There are drugs other than painkillers that can help control pain. These are given with painkillers and are often called adjuvant drugs.
Common questions about painkillers
Some facts and fears about painkillers. If you are unsure or worried about taking them, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Practical tips for using your medicines
Organising your medicines and using methods that help you remember to take them can make it easier to control pain.
Surgery and medical treatments for pain
As well as painkillers, other treatments are used to relieve pain caused by cancer. They can help reduce pain in different ways.
Controlling pain without drugs
Many people find non-drug treatments or complementary therapies can help relieve pain and make coping with it easier.
Things you can do to help with pain
There are lots of things you can do yourself to help with pain and make it easier to cope with.
Emotional and practical support with cancer pain
Pain can affect your body, thoughts and feelings. Getting emotional and practical support can help you to cope.
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