Survey Reveals Breakthrough Cancer Pain is Major Challenge for Patients and Providers (02/20/10)

Judith Paice, director of the Cancer Pain Program at Northwestern University and member of American Pain Foundation’s (APF) advisory board on breakthrough cancer pain explains how a recent survey indicates breakthrough cancer pain is a major challenge for patients and encourages people struggling with this pain to speak to their health care provider about effective pain management. Dr. Paice also directs listeners to visit APF’s Web site for more resources on pain. WBBM-AM

Breakthrough Pain Greatest Challenge for Cancer Patients, According to American Pain Foundation Survey (02/10/10)

Results of the American Pain Foundation’s (APF) Breakthrough Cancer Pain Survey were revealed. Hospice Pharmacia

Pain Expert Explains How People Experience Pain Differently (02/09/10)

Dr. Scott Fishman, president of the board of directors for the American Pain Foundation (APF), explains how the perception of pain is felt differently among people and how the power of the brain impacts chronic pain. KPCC-89.3 FM

American Pain Foundation Survey Indicates Cancer Patients Have High Levels of Breakthrough Cancer Pain (02/08/10)

American Pain Foundation (APF) survey reveals cancer patients are not getting adequate relief from breakthrough cancer pain. RTT News

Breakthrough Cancer Survey Released—44% Say Breakthrough Cancer Pain Uncontrolled (02/04/10)

In an article discussing American Pain Foundation’s (APF) recently released Breakthrough Cancer Pain survey, Will Rowe, chief executive officer of APF and board member, Dr. Russell Portenoy, explain how severe these pain flares can be and how they should not be accepted as a “normal” side effect of cancer. This article was also featured on MedicineNet.com. This article ran on CBS News.com and RX List. WebMD

Ten Secrets to Staying Pain Free (02/02/10)

Dr. Perry Fine, a board member for the American Pain Foundation (APF), explains how stress and sleep disturbances can increase chronic pain. Article linked to APF’s Web site. This article also appeared on MSN.com. Self Magazine

PCAC Member Shares Everyday Challenges of Fibromyalgia (02/01/10)

American Pain Foundation (APF) Pain Community Advisory Council member, Andrea Cooper, provides coping tips for the everyday challenges facing someone who has fibromyalgia. Health.com

Pain Expert and Board Member Panelist on Burden of Pain (02/01/10)

American Pain Foundation (APF) board member, Dr. Perry Fine, participates as a panelist for an online continuing medical education (CME) course on the burden of pain in the United States and the use of opioids for people with pain. discovery.com

Board Member Explains FDA’s Recommendation on Acetaminophen Medications (02/01/10)

Dr. Scott Fishman, president of the board of directors for the American Pain Foundation (APF), explains the rationale behind the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recommendation on acetaminophen and opioid combined medications. Healthfinder.gov

Breakthrough Cancer Pain Top Challenge for Cancer Patients (02/01/10)

Results from the American Pain Foundation’s (APF) Breakthrough Cancer Pain survey were revealed and included links to breakthrough cancer pain resources. Pain.com