Cancer is one of the most non-communicable diseases in the world in recent times. Its scope has also taken on a massive size. Cancer, once known as a disease of the developed world, has brought toxic poison to our country as well. Growing cancer patients are creating various pressures and crises for the family, society and the state. About 1.5 million people are affected by cancer in Bangladesh. 1 lakh 50 thousand 71 new cancer patients are identified every year. Of these, about 1 lakh 8 thousand 138 patients died. (Source: World Health Organization, Globecan, 2017) Due to the late diagnosis of cancer in our country, it is not possible to cure the disease completely. This is because it spreads from one part of the body to another and produces various symptoms. Cancer pain (cancer pain) is a deadly and painful symptom. In most cases, treatment is given to relieve the pain. World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is celebrated on the second Saturday in October. As such, this time the day is celebrated on October 10. This time the theme is — My Care, My Comfort (My Care, My Comfort). Advertising The main goal of palliative care is to alleviate the pain of cancer by providing treatment. About 80 percent of people in developing countries need hospice and palliative care for the last days of their lives. The causes of pain can be diagnosed and treated. E.g. Cancer itself causes pain. Muscle cramps associated with cancer, swelling of limbs, lymphodema, constipation, bed sores, etc. Due to surgical wounds. Side effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy include sores in the mouth and esophagus. Nerve compression, nerve injury, cancer causes pain when the pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid inside the head increases. For bone and joint cancer, erosion and arthritis. In addition, the intensity of pain increases due to changes in the patient's mental state. Anxiety, fear, depression, frustration also cause pain. Considering these aspects, the main goal should be to cure the pain, so that the patients can live comfortably in a pain-free state. Advertising What to do to cure the pain of cancer Build a good relationship with the patient. Treatment according to the specific cause of the pain. Analyze the causes of pain with the provision of psychiatric treatment. First use common pain medications. The next step is to add NSID. Finally, morphine and pathedrine drugs are given if necessary. Giving appropriate treatment for specific reasons.
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