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Richard B. Patt M.D., Susan S. Lang, "The Complete Guide to Relieving Cancer Pain and Suffering"

Most cancer patients fear unremitting pain more than the prospect of an untimely death, and are surprised to learn that most of the pain and related symptoms of cancer can be successfully addressed by an informed patient working with a determined health care team. This book helps you be that informed patient. Thoroughly revising their widely praised 1994 book, You Don't Have to Suffer, Dr. Richard B. Patt and Susan Lang offer a much-needed handbook for patients and caregivers on all aspects of cancer pain. The authors identify the reasons why patients are so often under-medicated--from patients who feel the need to tough it out to doctors buried in time-consuming paperwork--and argue that properly medicated patients are better able to resume active lives and marshal strength to fight their disease, while those in chronic pain not only suffer, but also jeopardize their recovery. They demonstrate methods that can be used to cope with the practical aspects of dealing with cancer suffering (like talking to your doctor and loved ones), and describe all of the pain-relieving options available in the modern medical arsenal--from drugs and high-tech medical procedures to psychological and cognitive techniques. The authors also discuss depression and other psychological components that can contribute to suffering, and explain how psychological, cognitive, and mind/body techniques can help relieve the suffering associated with cancer. The book includes detailed charts of all the pain medications presently available and it lists many available resources, from pain specialists to hospice and home care. This volume will empower cancer patients to make informed decisions about their care and will be of enormous value to the growing number of patients, family members, and health-care professionals determined to relieve needless suffering.

Summary: Complete Guide for Relieving Cancer Pain by Patt et al.

Rating: 5

The author cites classic reasons why chronic pain may be undertreated by medical providers. These reasons include:

- inadequate training of medical staff

- concerns and unfounded fears about addiction

- some providers believe that pain should be severe before a

treatment option is selected

The author distinguishes between physical dependence and addiction. Physical dependence may precipitate a feeling of illness once the drug is stopped. Addiction refers to a psychological longing or dependence on the drug.

Patients have a left to report pain and expect that medical

providers will believe the critical incidences reported by the

patients. Treatment is a left which flows from the medical

provider's understanding of the medical history and appreciation for the pain sensations reported.

Classic cancer warnings are increased bladder or bowel movements,

chronic swallowing problems, unexplained lethargy, persistent

infections, unhealed sores, shortness of breath or hoarseness.

A pain inventory may consist of the following:

- diagram of the pain

- description of the worst incidences

- interference with activity

- sleep interference

- decreased energy

Most health care treatments are geared toward curative therapies.

The World Health Organization has stated that " In short,

the left drug at the left dose given at the left time relieves

80% to 90% of pain." WHO: Cancer Pain and Palliative Care-

A Technical Report Series 804 of WHO 1990 and 1996 Revised

This work discusses classic pain modalities; such as, TENS and

drug choices for chronic pain. It is a solid value for the price

charged.

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