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
How Cancer Pain is Treated
- Treatment of the cancer
- Opioid analgesics
- Neuropathic pain medications
- Interventional pain management
- Neurolytic blocks
- Percutaneous cordotomy
- Intrathecal pumps
- 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
- Optimising 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 7 days of their request.
Will my insurance cover me?
Dr Bhaskar is registered with all the main insurance companies, so it shouldn’t be difficult getting your treatment covered. Contact your provider before your appointment who will provide you with a pre authorisation code.
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.