Cancer Pain

Pain is the most feared symptom in cancer and it affects a significant number of patients. Pain in patients with cancer could be due to the cancer itself, cancer treatments be it surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy or immunotherapy or flare up of pre-existing conditions. Our aim is to support the patient and the oncologists throughout the cancer treatment journey for the best possible outcomes.

Causes of Cancer Pain

Abdominal and Pelvic cancers
Breast cancer/ Post-mastectomy pain
Lung cancer
Pancreatic cancer
Tumour infiltration of nerves and plexus
Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy
Post-radiotherapy neuropathic pain
Metastatic bone pain
Post-surgical scar pain
Post-amputation pain

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How Cancer Pain is Treated

Treatment of the cancer
Opioid analgesics
Neuropathic pain medications
Interventional pain management
Neurolytic blocks
Percutaneous cordotomy
Palliative care

Success rate and Recovery

The mainstay of the cancer pain management is to ensure that the cancer treatment is not compromised and the patient is supported at all times. We have world-class expertise in offering all the treatment options in a timely manner to support and work around the oncological treatments. We work to ensure that those who beat cancer are not troubled by the symptoms and support the others throughout their cancer journey with excellent supportive and palliative care.

What Treatments are Available?

We understand the importance to salvaging function including mobility and control of bodily activities whilst providing excellent pain relief. We undertake diagnostic procedure to confirm this and also adapt procedures used for managing non-cancer pain to effectively tackle cancer pain before recommending neurolytic procedures.

Diagnostic blocks
Neural mapping
Radiofrequency lesioning
Full complement of neuroblative procedures
- Coeliac plexus blocks
- Intrathecal neurolysis
Topical treatments
Optimizing pharmacotherapy by reducing opioid analgesics

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I be seen?

At your earliest convenience. Whether it be a face to face consultation or online, patients are offered appointments within 3-4 days of their request.

How many appointments will I need?

A minimum of 3 appointments is usually required, consultation which includes evaluation and treatment plan, treatment, and a follow up appointment. Depending on your progress, we may advise a review in 6-8 weeks to check on your progress.