PAIN MANAGEMENT

AMERICAN PAIN FOUNDATION
Dedicated to eliminating the undertreatment of pain in America.
information resources publications community

NATIONAL PAIN FOUNDATION
An on-line educational and support community for persons in pain, their families and physicians.
information resources community

ABOUT.HEALTH^®
About.com - The Human Internet™

AMERICAN CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION
Offers support and information for people with chronic pain.

CANCER-PAIN.ORG
Funded by ACOR (Association of Cancer Online Resources), this is a good collection of information and tools for patients.
cancer pain articles articles on cancer pain treatments caregiver’s guide ask the experts FAQs dictionary news links

CANCER PAIN MANAGEMENT IN CHILDREN
Funded by the Texas Cancer Council
An informative website focused on providing information helpful for parents who have children with cancer.

HYPERMEDIA ASSISTANT FOR CANCER PAIN MANAGEMENT
University of Utah, Pain Research Center
A resource for health care professionals that addresses the management of pain in patients with cancer.

THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF PAIN
Non-profit organization focused on pain management awareness and education programs, and legislative updates.
patient forum pain management resources HelpLine links

PAIN NET
Pain Net, Inc.
information bookstore newsletter educational events and meetings

PAIN/PALLITIVE CARE RESOURCE CENTER AT CITY OF HOPE
A well-organized, comprehensive resource center on all aspects of pain management.

PAIN PATIENT’S BILL OF RIGHTS
California Pain Patient’s Bill of Rights
California Senate Bill No. 402

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PAIN INITIATIVE
Purpose of this site is to promote optimum pain relief for all cancer patients

WASHINGTON/ALASKA CANCER PAIN INITIATIVE
The WACPI intends that all cancer patients in Washington and Alaska who suffer pain will obtain timely relief of their pain commensurate with the state of the art.

WISCONSIN PAIN INITIATIVE
Dedicated to overcoming the barriers that prevent the relief of pain. 5 major areas of service: public education patient education professional education regulatory updates prioritizing pain management

FACULTY ARTICLES

CANCER PAIN MANAGEMENT
By: Corinne Manetto, Ph.D., Denice Economou RN, MN, AOCN, Barbara Hastie MA
The Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center

THE FUTURE OF PAIN MANAGEMENT AT SHC:
An Interview with Denice Economou, RN, MN, AOCN, Manager of Pain and Symptom Management

SUPPORTING THE CANCER PATIENT:
A Primer on Psychosocial Services
A Discussion with Tom Strouse, M.D. and Tina Williams, M.S.W.
Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center
by Heather Pitre