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Pain Management

Learn about pain management

Pain management helps support your child’s comfort, function, and overall quality of life. It is important to tell your care team when your child is in pain. They will work with you to create a pain management plan that fits your child’s needs. A pain treatment plan may include pain medicines and non-medication strategies. 

Learn about pain management options and ways to prevent and treat pain in children.

Mother comforting son with a hug

Pain management is an important part of care for children with cancer, blood disorders, and other illnesses.

Using CBT to Manage Chronic Pain

 Dr. Drew Sturgeon shares about using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to manage chronic pain. Readers should know what causes chronic pain and steps they can take using cognitive-behavioral therapy to manage it.

Learn about CBT