Cancer- Dealing with pain

As CANCER advances, pain only increases. Treatment is almost over. Nothing much can be done now medically, only efforts to reduce the pain can be done ( Palliative Care).  Around 2/3 of the patients suffering from cancer experience acute pain. The pain is almost unbearable for the patient and is equally painful for you to see your loved one in pain. 

For treating pain, Doctors use all sorts of medicines - from simple drugs like Paracetamol (Analgesics) to Morphine (Opioids). Honestly nothing helps, but if the medicines are given timely  and in proper dosage, then they are of some help. The patient do experience some relief, if the pain has been analyzed properly and timely.

A study conducted by doctors in UK, says that Tolerance to pain can be Increased in the following ways

• Rest 
• Diversion
• Physiotherapy 
• Relaxation therapy
• Empathy 
• Support from family
• Listening to Music
• Expressing emotionally

Tolerance to pain is reduced by

• Anxiety
• Sadness
• Introvert Attitude
• Insomnia
• Socially Cut-off
• Fear
• Fatigue
• Anger
• Mental Separation
• Depression

Pain can be described as physical expression of social, spiritual and psychological isolation. To feel pain, one need not suffer. Dealing with pain, a lot of effort is required that too in a very organized and a sensitive way.

• Proper Medication
• Counseling
• Other Therapies
• Spiritual Support

Apart from all  of the mentioned above, support from family plays a pivotal role in making life easy for your loved ones. Talk to them, make them express, listen to them-After all you love them and this is the least you can do for them.

I love you Papa!

Causes of Gallbladder Cancer

There are no definite reasons/conditions that can be held responsible for developing cancerous growth in one's body. Nor there is any such thing as prevention, but yes there are certain factors which have been found as the precursor to cancer and related ailments in  the human body. Different cancers have different risk factors.

Gallbladder cancer actually is  the abnormal growth of cells within the gallbladder. Although  actual reasons are unknown. But certain conditions may increase  the chances of getting cancer cells in the body. For instance

Lifestyle related:  such as being overweight, smoking, unhealthy food habits, personal health and age .

Other factors that put one at the risk of developing gallbladder cancer. 

1. Gallstones
2. Cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder),  and 
3. Diabetes

Family related:  If one has a family history of gallstones, cholecystitis, or gallbladder cancer, then he/she is more likely to develop these conditions.

Having a risk factor, or even several risk factors, does not necessarily mean that a person will get cancer.  There have been cases where despite of being exposed to the risks, people have lived  a very healthy and cancer free life.  And many people who get the disease may have few or no  risk factors et all.

The crux is anyone can get cancer at any age. The only solution is to remain aware and look for signs and symptoms. The moment you feel something different, something unusual - visit a doctor. If the doctor says everything is fine, take a second opinion. But don't sit and let yourself  suffer till it's too late. Remember there are people who love you, to whom you matter - don't leave them to suffer.