Many people assume that drugs are the only way to control cancer pain.
In fact, they are only one part of treatment. Sometimes the simplest ways of making you feel more comfortable are overlooked. There are a lot of things, on their own or together with medical treatment that you and other people can do to make you feel better. The way you sit or lie down can affect your pain, and what may feel comfortable at first may be painful 15 or 20 minutes later. Family or friends can help you change position as often as necessary.