Cancer pain is a complex experience that affects both the body and mind, arising from the cancer itself, treatments, or related conditions. Pain in cancer patients may result from tumor growth pressing on bones, nerves, or organs, inflammation, or post-treatment complications. Because cancer pain varies widely—ranging from dull aches to sharp, burning sensations—personalized pain management is essential.
At our pain clinic, we offer advanced, evidence-based treatments to manage cancer pain, with the goal of enhancing quality of life and enabling patients to stay engaged with daily activities. Our approach is comprehensive, addressing physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of pain.
We utilize several specialized interventions to relieve cancer-related pain:
This procedure targets the celiac plexus, a nerve cluster in the abdomen that transmits pain signals from abdominal organs. By injecting anesthetic and/or neurolytic agents, a celiac plexus block can effectively reduce pain associated with abdominal cancers, such as pancreatic and stomach cancer. The block often provides significant relief, enabling patients to reduce reliance on oral pain medications.
The splanchnic nerve block is another powerful option for managing upper abdominal pain, especially in patients with abdominal or pancreatic cancer. By selectively numbing the splanchnic nerves, we can interrupt the pain pathway, providing relief and improving quality of life for patients experiencing severe visceral pain.
A hypogastric nerve block is an advanced pain management procedure that targets the hypogastric plexus, a network of nerves responsible for transmitting pain signals from the lower abdomen, pelvis, and genitals. This minimally invasive technique is effective for chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, interstitial cystitis, and post-surgical pain. By blocking pain signals at the source, it provides significant and long-lasting relief, improving the patient’s quality of life.
4. Targeted nerve blocks and epidurals are also available to control localized pain, including bone or nerve pain. We offer tailored techniques based on each patient’s pain profile, aiming to provide rapid relief and improved function.
Cancer pain is a type of pain experienced by some cancer patients as a result of tumor growth, nerve involvement, treatment side effects, or general body stress. Tumors can cause pain by pressing on bones, nerves, or other organs. Additionally, treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation can cause painful side effects, like neuropathy (nerve pain) and tissue inflammation. Cancer pain can vary significantly among patients in intensity, type, and duration, and may require individualized management strategies.
