Treating cancer pain in children at home

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07/13/23

Today, more children are receiving cancer treatments in an outpatient setting instead of a hospital. This improves their quality of life, but relies on parents to identify and treat pain at home.

Renowned pediatric pain psychologist Michelle A. Fortier, PhD, co-director of the UC Irvine Center on Stress and Health and clinical researcher at CHOC Children's, talks about what parents need to know about the latest interventions to identify, treat and prevent cancer pain.

Fortier introduces applications that empower parents and children with strategies such as relaxation, imagery and breathing techniques to manage pain and stress.

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