Cancer-Related Pain

In this plan

1. P

   Purpose, Prevention & Protection

   • I tell my cancer team about pain early, even if I think I should put up with it.
   • I know whom to call about pain after hours and on weekends.
   • I check with my team before adding drugstore pain pills or changing a dose.
   • If I take an opioid, I ask about naloxone, a rescue drug for overdose, and how to avoid falls.
2. E

   Education & Expectations

   4 points, for partners

3. N

   Nutrition, Next Steps & Numbers

   4 points, for partners

4. C

   Consistency

   4 points, for partners

5. I

   Indications

   4 points, for partners

6. L

   Lifestyle & Long-Term Success

   4 points, for partners

When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners