Pain Occurs Frequently in Patients with Cancer Infographic
Infographic Description: Pain occurs frequently in patients with cancer and has many causes.
- PAIN can be from the tumor and/OR the treatment.
- PAIN can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-lasting).
- PAIN cancontinue after successful cancer treatment ends.
- Controlling PAIN is an important part of your cancer treatment plan.
NCI supports research to understand and treat all types of pain.