When you’re in pain, it may seem as if nothing else matters.

Whether it’s a dull ache or a stronger sensation, pain may interfere with your ability to enjoy life and even function normally. Yet, for millions of Americans living in chronic pain, the pain has become a way of life. Many cancer patients can identify with these struggles since pain is a common side effect of cancer. The most common pain types include arthritis, lower back, bone/joint pain and muscle pain, although pain may also take on many forms, changing locations or intensity daily or even hourly in the same person.

Read more from CTCA about safe, natural and drug-free options that may help provide temporary relief from cancer-related pain.

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