Don’t feel you have to put up with pain: talk with your care team about how you would prefer to manage your pain when or as it occurs If you have had an adverse reaction, an intolerance or allergy to certain medications - please ensure your medical team is aware of this. You should also be able to discuss any concerns you may have about potential about side effects. Pain can be the body’s way of telling us that something is not quite right - as previously mentioned, if you are able to discuss what you’re feeling - both physically and mentally - with your neuroendocrine cancer team, pain team or palliative care (symptom control) team, this can help to identify the cause and tailor treatment more effectively. NB: Not all pain may be due to your cancer, for example, bone pain may be experienced if your vitamin D and/or calcium levels are abnormal. Other causes, such as gallstones, other health conditions / over-exertion or injury, need to be considered to ensure your pain is treated effectively and appropriately.
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