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UT Southwestern Medical Center has a caring staff of medical professionals who are committed to enhancing patients’ quality of life as well as meeting the needs of patients’ families. We can direct patients to a variety of informative and enriching support groups and other resources, which can be tailored to meet their specific needs.
At UT Southwestern, excellence in patient care includes helping point the way to resources patients may not be familiar with, but which have proved invaluable to others. We trust these services will assist patients as they move forward on the road to healing and improved health.
American Cancer Society - Pain
With more than two million volunteers nationwide, the American Cancer Society is one of the oldest and largest voluntary health agencies in the U.S. This site offers patient education materials, news and online classes related to cancer pain.
American Pain Foundation
The American Pain Foundation is an online resource for people with pain, their families, friends, caregivers and the public. The site is devoted to patient information and advocacy and provides many links to additional resources.
National Cancer Institute (NCI) – Understanding Cancer Pain
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NCI coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer and the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) – Cancer Pain Treatment Guidelines for Patients
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a nonprofit alliance of 20 of the world’s leading cancer centers, is dedicated to improving the quality and effectiveness of care provided to patients with cancer. Read their Cancer Pain Treatment Guidelines online or download them as a PDF booklet.
National Pain Foundation
The National Pain Foundation is an online educational and support community for persons in pain, their families and physicians. Search for information about treatment options and additional pain information.
Pain.com
Covering all types of chronic pain, Pain.com hosts a monthly e-letter, an Ask the Doctor feature, and expert interviews to help educate the public about pain.
