Patient education
Understanding pain, treatment and palliative care
Straightforward explanations of the questions patients and families ask most often — drawn from three decades of clinical practice and research in cancer pain medicine.
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Breakthrough Pain: What It Is and How to Plan for It
A professional guide to understanding sudden spikes in cancer pain, distinguishing it from background pain, and managing it with a structured rescue plan.
29 June 20266 min read22.2k views
Constipation on Pain Medicines: Prevention First
A professional guide to managing and preventing constipation during opioid therapy, focusing on early intervention and simple dietary adjustments for comfort.
5 February 20266 min read12.2k views
Morphine: What Patients and Families Should Understand
A comprehensive guide to morphine in palliative care, addressing common misconceptions and explaining how this essential medication is used safely to manage severe pain.
21 January 20266 min read6.3k views
Opioid Rotation: Why Your Doctor May Switch Medicines
Learn why changing your opioid medication is a common and clinical step in managing chronic cancer pain effectively while reducing side effects.
16 January 20266 min read5.9k views
Transdermal Fentanyl Patches: Correct Use and Cautions
A guide to the safe application, maintenance, and precautions necessary for transdermal fentanyl patches in chronic cancer pain management.
10 January 20266 min read2.2k views
Tolerance, Dependence and Addiction: Clearing the Confusion
A professional guide for patients and caregivers on the fundamental clinical differences between opioid tolerance, physical dependence, and the complexities of addiction.
7 January 20266 min read19.2k views
Multimodal Analgesia: Why One Tablet Is Rarely Enough
Understand why combining different classes of medications provides superior pain relief with fewer side effects compared to relying on a single drug approach.
2 January 20266 min read12.0k views
Safe Storage and Disposal of Strong Pain Medicines
A professional guide on securing strong analgesics at home and ensuring responsible disposal to protect your family and the community from accidental harm.
28 December 20256 min read20.4k views
Managing Opioid Side Effects Without Losing Pain Control
A guide for patients on balancing pain relief with common opioid side effects like constipation, nausea, and sedation using evidence-based clinical strategies.
21 December 20256 min read15.8k views
Paracetamol and NSAIDs: Using the Basics Well
A guide to the safe use of non-opioid medications like paracetamol and NSAIDs, detailing their roles in managing cancer and chronic pain within the Indian clinical context.
18 December 20256 min read9.7k views
Post-Herpetic Neuralgia After Shingles
A detailed clinical overview of Post-Herpetic Neuralgia, explaining why pain persists after Shingles and how modern pain management can help improve your quality of life.
29 November 20256 min read19.8k views
Gabapentinoids and Antidepressants for Nerve Pain
Understanding how medications originally designed for epilepsy and depression are essential in managing chronic nerve pain through modern clinical approaches.
23 November 20256 min read10.2k views