Your Healthcare Team

Cancer Pain

Several medical professionals often work together to design your care plan and deliver your pain treatments. Your healthcare team may include:

Management Clinicians
Clinical psychologists
Physiotherapists
Spine surgeons
Neurosurgeons
Oncologists
Psychiatrists
Clinical nurse specialists
Consultants from general surgery

You Are on the Team

Nobody knows your pain like you do; you play an important role in the cancer pain management process. Understanding your pain, communicating your needs, and knowing your options will empower you to take action with the help of your doctors, nurses, and other caregivers.

Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.