Taking care of pain is important. It helps you feel stronger and cope better with your cancer.

Pain can cause:	Pain can interfere with:
Tiredness Depression Anger Worry Loneliness Stress	Daily activities Interest in work and hobbies Sleeping Eating Enjoying friends and family Enjoying life

Help yourself by asking your doctor or nurse for pain relief when you need it. It's your right. Then find out how to take your medicines safely, and follow your doctor's advice. It's your role in getting the best cancer care.

For more details on cancer pain relief or other cancer-related information, call the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) or the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-2345)

Get Relief from Cancer Pain was adapted from Cancer Pain Relief, developed by Pamela Kedziera, RN, MSN, OCN, and Michael H. Levy, MD, PhD, at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, PA.

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