The department of pain management works in close collaboration with the Department of Oncology to offer effective alternatives to manage cancer pain throughout your treatment. Our pain management specialists tailor-make your care plan according to your unique symptoms and stage of cancer.
Cancer pain is usually a significant indicator of several different types of cancers. However, cancer pain can also be caused as a result of receiving treatment. A wide variety of cancer treatments can cause pain as they can be taxing on your body.
Cancer or tumour growth
Chemicals released by tumour
Surgery
Radiation therapy
Chemotherapy
The treatment for cancer pain depends upon the type and stage of cancer as well as the severity of your symptoms. Common treatment methods include pain relief and other prescribed medications, procedures to block pain signals, physical therapy, relaxation techniques and meditation.
Cancer pain can feel like aching, burning and dull pain.
Cancer pain can impact patients at any stage. However, advanced stages are deemed more painful.
