- What do I need to know about pain control? - Facts about
cancer pain treatment - What causes pain in people with cancer?
- Treating cancer pain - Developing a plan for pain control -
Keep a record of your pain. - Your type of pain affects the
treatment you will need. - Learning about breakthrough pain -
What if I need a different pain medicine? - Medicines used to
relieve pain - Common questions about taking pain medicines -
Non-opioid pain medicines - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs - Opioid pain medicines - Other types of pain medicine -
Other medical methods to relieve pain - Non-medical treatments
for pain - Skin stimulation - Emotional support and counseling -
Research on pain control methods - Additional resources Opioid
pain medicines These medicines are used alone or with non-
opioids to treat moderate to severe pain. Opioids are much like
natural substances (called endorphins) made by the body to
control pain. Some work better than others in relieving severe
pain. These medicines were once mad