Monday, February 2, 2015

About Lung Cancer: Does Cancer Hurt?


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From Lynne Eldridge MD, your Guide to Lung Cancer

 It's been said that 2 very common (and usually unspoken) fears people feel when they are diagnosed with cancer are the fear of pain, and the fear of dying alone.  Thankfully the management of cancer pain has come a long way in recent years, and information is available to help families understand the needs of loved ones with cancer - such as the fear of being alone.

Best wishes until next week,  Dr. Lynne

Does Cancer Hurt?
When people are diagnosed with cancer, worries about pain in the future are common.  Though pain is certainly common, the vast majority of people with cancer can receive adequate relief.  How does cancer cause pain?  Read more

Pain Management for Lung Cancer

 What kind of treatments are available to help people with lung cancer cope with pain?  Read more

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Will I Experience Pain at the End of Life?

 Nobody wishes to ask that question out loud - but many people with advanced cancer and their loved ones worry.  What do we know about pain, and what can be done, in the final stages of cancer?  Read more

Search Related Topics:  the dying process  end of life  pain management

Inspirational Quotes for People with Cancer

 After discussing the heavy topics above, I wanted to leave you with some quotations that have brought comfort to people with cancer and their families.  Read more



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