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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 i...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Patt, Richard B.
Otros Autores: Lang, Susan S.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2004.
Edición:Rev. and expanded ed.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Preface; Acknowledgments; A Note for Chronic Pain Sufferers Who Don't Have Cancer; Part I: CANCER AND ITS PAIN; Part II: THE PAINKILLERS; Part III: OTHER APPROACHES AND CONCERNS; Appendix 1: Where to Find More Information; Appendix 2: Common Drugs Used for Cancer Pain and Foreign Names for the Drugs; Appendix 3: Detailed Relaxation Instructions; Appendix 4: Planning for Your Mental and Physical Health Care and Treatment; Notes; Glossary 1: Pain and Cancer Terms; Glossary 2: Terms Associated with End-of-Life Issues and Care; Selected Bibliography; Index.