Resources for More Information: Cancer Pain Management

There is a lot of information on the internet about cancer, but it can be hard to know what’s true. These websites have been reviewed by OncoLink and found to be trustworthy and up-to-date.

American Academy of Pain Medicine

The mission of the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) is to promote quality care of patients with pain as a symptom of a disease and primary pain disease through research, education, and advocacy, and through the advancement of the specialty of Pain Medicine.

http://www.painmed.org/

Cancer Pain Research Consortium

Dedicated to improving the management of cancer-related pain through research, the development of best practice guidelines, and education for physicians and patients.

https://cancerpainresearch.com/

U.S. Pain Foundation

The mission of the U.S. Pain Foundation is to empower, educate, connect, and advocate for people living with chronic conditions that cause pain.

https://uspainfoundation.org/about-us/

American Cancer Society

Provides education about pain management during and after cancer treatment. Offers a free pain diary and information on non-medication strategies for pain management.

https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/physical-side-effects/pain.html

Cancer Care

Offers free counseling, education, and resources for cancer pain management.

https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/pain

BreastCancer.org

Support for women dealing with pain from breast cancer treatment.

http://www.breastcancer.org/breast_cancer_pain.html

National Cancer Institute

Support for People with Cancer: Cancer Pain Control