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Pain hurt, made people afraid, and drained their lives of meaning and humanity. With pain, 'all of me is wrong'.\n

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Sensitive rapport with patients helped Cicely develop the concept of 'total pain' relief. It involved addressing every element of individual pain: physical, emotional, social, relational and spiritual elements around death and dying.\n

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A new patient of hers reported, \"They used to see how long I could go without an injection. I used to be pouring with sweat because of the pain. I couldn't speak to anyone and I was having crying fits. I think I've only cried once since I've been here. The biggest difference is feeling so calm. I don't get worked up or upset.\"\n

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Cicely believed dying was as natural as birth. Last days could be life-affirming and fulfilling, with opportunities to say \"sorry\" and \"thank you\" to significant people.\n

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