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UK Patient Information Guide: Pain

Book

100 Q&As about Cancer Symptoms and Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Author Joanne Kelvin & Leslie Tyson
Publisher Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Description A US publication, this provides both the doctor’s and patient’s views to questions about cancer and coping with its symptoms. Provides information on treatment for relieving pain, nausea, fatigue, and other symptoms.
ISBN 0-763726-12-5
Date 2005
Recovering From Breast Surgery: Exercises to Strengthen Your Body and Relieve Pain
Author Diana Stumm
Publisher Hunter House
Description Written by an American physiotherapist, this is an easy to read guide to simple exercises, to improve movement after breast surgery. Some aspects are not relevant to the UK reader.
ISBN 0‑897931‑80-7
Date 1995
The Complete Guide to Relieving Cancer Pain and Suffering
Author Richard B Patt and Susan S Lang
Publisher Oxford University Press (USA)
Description This book helps cancer patients, their carers and families make informed decisions about living with cancer, and the range of treatments available. Although some sections are specific to the US, it is still useful for people in the UK.
ISBN 0-195312-02-3
Date 2006

Booklets and factsheets

Controlling cancer pain
Author Cancerbackup
Description Booklet
Obtain from Online version available
Order from Cancerbackup
Target Pain
Author ABPI
Description Booklet
Obtain from 12 Whitehall London SW1A 2DY , tel: 020 7930 3477 email: abpi@abpi.org.uk
URL http://www.abpi.org.uk

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