| Acupuncture
(ah-q-punk-sher) is based on the principle that life forces
move through the body in specific paths. These paths are
called meridians (mer-ih-d-uns). With acupuncture, a needle is
put into the meridian that runs to the area where you have
pain. This needle blocks the meridian which stops or lessens
the pain.
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See more on this subject at PAIN
MANAGEMENT.
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What are the
different types of pain? Pain with cancer may be acute,
chronic, or both.
 | Acute cancer pain is short-lived and usually lasts less
than 3 months. It is usually caused by tests, procedures,
or surgeries and can usually be controlled or stopped with
pain medicine.
| Breakthrough pain is one kind of acute pain. This pain
happens because cancer pain is not always steady and does
not stay the same. As cancer changes or grows, it may
cause pain which usually only lasts about 30 minutes or
so. Then it goes away. Strong short-acting pain medicines
work well for breakthrough pain.
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| Chronic cancer pain lasts longer than 3 to 6 months.
This kind of pain is often more complex. This is because
there are so many different organs in your body that may
be affected by the cancer. Chronic pain may happen if you
have surgery to remove the cancer and the area heals but
still hurts. Caregivers may use many treatments together
to control your pain such as medicines, radiation,
chemotherapy and relaxation therapies.
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