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Pain Medicine and Palliative Care are integral parts of cancer care whether a patient has just been diagnosed, is in treatment, has successfully completed treatment, or has advanced or terminal illness. View the multiple information resources listed below to learn more about pain management and palliative care.

General Resources

Brochures

Available at no cost in the Cancer Learning Center or request a copy by calling 801-581-6365 or 1-888-424-2100 toll free

• Pain Control: Support for People with Cancer
• Understanding Cancer Pain

Books

Available for check-out from the Cancer Learning Center or view ordering information from Amazon.com

Myths & Facts About Chronic Pain And Cancer Pain: What you need to know. Berger, Ann. 2006.

The Complete Guide to Relieving Cancer Pain and Suffering. Patt, Richard B. 2004.

American Cancer Society's Guide To Pain Control: Understanding and Managing Cancer Pain. American Cancer Society. 2004.

Organizations and Websites

• Huntsman Cancer Institute Pain Medicine and Palliative care Clinic
• The Linda B. and Robert B. Wiggins Wellness Center at Huntsman Cancer Institute
• American Pain Foundation

For additional information, please visit the Huntsman Cancer Learning Center or call the Huntsman Cancer Information Service at 801-581-6365 or toll-free 1-888-424-2100.

Introduction and General Resources

Other Resources

Nutrition

Coping and Financial Issues

Managing Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Did you know?

Palliative care provides symptom management as well as psychological and spiritual care. It is not limited to patients who are terminally ill.