The Cancer Pod: Integrative Medicine Talk
Join Tina and Leah, two naturopathic physicians with years of experience in natural medicine and cancer care. Leah is the ”cancer insider.“ Tina is the science-y one. Listen in and join us as we talk with each other or respected experts in integrative oncology. Whether it is you or a loved one, whether you are in treatment or beyond, you’ll find helpful info, tips, and tricks to get through tough times. We frame things around cancer, but honestly, anyone can benefit. So, tune in, join our community of like-minded folks, and please let us know what you think!
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The Cancer Pod: Integrative Medicine Talk
Pain 101: Understanding the Basics
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Pain is unpleasant. (That’s an understatement!) While pain itself is no fun, Tina & Leah keep you entertained and informed as you learn the basics in this episode. Understanding pain and knowing how to report it accurately can speed up the process of getting some relief. So listen in, and as always, please share this podcast if you find it useful!
Links we mentioned on this episode and other cool stuff:
McGill Pain Questionnaire to help you describe your pain accurately
About the McGill Pain Questionnaire and a short version
Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale
How taste, temperature, and pain sensations are linked
Medical Cannabis for Cancer-Related Pain
Booklet by ASCO: Managing Cancer-Related Pain
More on Pain from ASCO
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