Thyroid cancer is a cancer of the thyroid gland, which produces a hormone with iodine it extracts from the bloodstream. Advances in modern medicine have brought about many ways to reduce the pain caused by thyroid cancer.
Instructions
1. Understand that the type of pain you feel will depend on the treatment you receive. Radioiodine treatment, for example, will produce different side effects than chemotherapy. Pain can also be caused when a tumor presses against a bone, nerve or organ.
2. Treat salivary discomfort and dry mouth caused by radioiodine treatment by sucking on sugar-free candy.
3. Learn about the many types of medicinal options for reducing your thyroid cancer pain by visiting the National Cancer Institute Web site (see "Resources" below). Options include acetaminophen, opiods and local anesthetics.
4. Combine natural pain relief techniques with medication prescribed by your doctor. These techniques include meditation, imagery and slow, rhythmic breathing. Acupuncture, massage and skin stimulation are other possibilities.
5. Keep your body in the best shape you can by taking long walks and doing low-impact exercise, such as yoga, Pilates or Tai Chi. This can help your body cope with the treatments you'll be undergoing for your thyroid cancer.
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