If you are suffering from pain, let your physician or nurse know right away. Don't feel that pain is an expected part of having cancer or undergoing cancer treatments. There are many ways to manage pain. Cancer pain can almost always be controlled. Sometimes, surgery and radiation therapy can help.
Some patients find relief through relaxation exercises and breathing techniques.
Take pain medications on schedule to keep pain under control. Do not wait until the pain is too strong for fear you will become addicted to pain medicine. Let your doctor know if the pain medication is not working. There are many drugs available and it may take more than one try to find the best one for you. Chemotherapy may result in a temporary reduction in the number of white blood cells in the bloodstream.