IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE
Pain is a common and distressing symptom for those living with cancer, but it is **not** something you simply have to endure. Modern pain management offers highly effective strategies to control pain caused by the cancer itself or its treatments. Our goal is to work as a dedicated partner with you and your oncology team. By using advanced, targeted therapies, we can help manage your pain, improve your ability to tolerate cancer treatments, and significantly enhance your overall quality of life throughout your journey.
SOURCES OF PAIN
Cancer pain is complex and can originate from different sources. Identifying the specific cause and type of your pain is the key to creating an effective treatment plan.
A tumor can grow and press on sensitive tissues like nerves, bones, or organs. Pain from bone metastases is a common and severe type of cancer pain that we can treat.
Chemotherapy can damage nerves, causing a painful burning or tingling in the hands and feet (neuropathy). Radiation and surgery can also lead to chronic pain.
While pain after an operation is normal, sometimes nerves can be irritated or damaged during a procedure, leading to persistent post-surgical pain that requires specialized care.
The cancer itself or its treatments can cause a widespread inflammatory response in the body, leading to general aches, pains, and discomfort.
DESCRIBING YOUR PAIN
Helping your doctor understand exactly what your pain feels like is one of the most important steps toward finding the right treatment.
Does the pain feel like it's burning, shooting, tingling, or an electric shock? This points to nerve irritation.
Is the pain a deep, constant, throbbing ache in a specific location? This is often characteristic of bone pain.
Is the pain a vague, cramping, or gnawing sensation that is difficult to pinpoint? This may be from pressure on internal organs.
Is the pain a constant, ongoing issue (chronic), or is it a sharp, sudden, and recent development (acute)?
Do you experience sudden, severe flares of pain that "break through" your regular pain medication regimen?
Does the pain interfere with your sleep, appetite, mood, or ability to function? This is a critical symptom to address.
Pain should not be an inevitable part of your cancer journey. You have the right to effective pain relief. We serve as a dedicated partner to you and your oncology team, using advanced techniques to control your pain, improve your function, and enhance your quality of life. Don't just endure the pain—let us help you manage it.