Whether from the effects of chemotherapy, radiation or just living with chronic pain, pain it is a all encompassing cycle of pain/depression/pain.  Imagine having chronic pain before the diagnosis of cancer?  It can affect how you work, live, relate to friends and family.  This is a wonderful article explaining the mechanics of pain and the mind/body connection with some coping skills and treatment help.  Best of all, oncology massage therapists may help reduce pain during treatment for cancer. Reprinted with permission from Nursing Spectrum/Nurse Week