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Waiting for surgery while dealing with pain is really tough, and it's completely understandable to want relief now. The good news is that there are people who can help before May 4th.

Here are some options to explore right away:

- Your oncologist or surgeon – Contact them directly and let them know the pain is Show Full Answer

Waiting for surgery while dealing with pain is really tough, and it's completely understandable to want relief now. The good news is that there are people who can help before May 4th.

Here are some options to explore right away:

- Your oncologist or surgeon – Contact them directly and let them know the pain is unmanageable. They can prescribe or adjust pain medication before your surgery date.
- Your primary care doctor – They can also help manage pain in the meantime and coordinate with your specialist.
- A palliative care team – Palliative care isn't just for end-of-life situations. They specialize in managing pain and symptoms at *any* stage of cancer treatment.
- An urgent call to your care team's nurse line – Most cancer centers have a nurse on call who can advise on pain management quickly.

Don't wait or push through the pain — uncontrolled pain is something your medical team needs to know about. You deserve to be comfortable while you wait.

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