Alleviating Cancer Pain
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Pain, a common and distressing symptom of cancer, is not purely a physical experience. An individual’s psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual suffering make up the ‘total pain’ experience. Spiritual distress, for instance, takes the form of existential questions, search for meaning and purpose, and anger at fate. A multidisciplinary team, addressing these bio-psychosocial concerns, is essential to effectively manage pain.
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