Cancer Pain Specialist Q&A
Our experienced cancer pain specialists will help you fight against cancer. Contact American Pain and Wellness to relieve your pain. We have convenient locations to serve you in Allen and Plano TX. For more information, please call us.
What do cancer pains feel like?
There are different types of pain in people with cancer.
• Deep, Aching Pain
• Burning Pain – burning pain is caused by nerve damage
• Phantom Pain
• Emotional or Chronic Pain
Cancer pain can range from mild discomfort to severe pain depending on the type of cancer and the specific way it affects the body. Pain can also affect a person’s daily activities. However, there are many ways to treat and manage cancer pain.
How do you know if it’s cancer pain?
Most signs and symptoms related to cancer can also be caused by other problems. However, if more than one of the symptoms below is present, consult a doctor. Some common signs and symptoms that may be caused by cancer include:
• Fatigue or extreme tiredness
• Weight loss or gain of over 10 pounds
• Difficulty swallowing
• Not feeling hungry
• Nausea and vomiting
• Swelling or a thickening or lump in the body
• Pain, especially if it persists or gets worse
• A new cough that does not go away
• Yellowing of the eyes (jaundice)
• Unusual bleeding or bruising for no known reason
• Changes in bowel habits
• Constipation
• A change in how your stool looks
• Pain when passing urine
• Headaches
• Vision or hearing problems
• Mouth changes or bleeding
While many of these symptoms are not caused by cancer, they should still be checked by a doctor. If it has nothing to do with cancer, the doctor can find out the cause and create a treatment plan. If it *is* cancer, early treatment is more successful.
How does cancer hurt the body?
Cancer affects the body in a number of ways. Tumors can grow quickly and place pressure on nerves, organs, and other sensitive areas of the body, causing damage and dysfunction. Furthermore, as the immune system fights off the cancer, the body becomes more susceptible to infection and inflammation.
Which cancer causes the most pain?
The amount of pain depends on:
• The type of cancer
• The stage of cancer
• The location of the cancer
• Your body’s tolerance to pain
How do you treat cancer pain at American Pain and Wellness?
We offer several treatment options to manage cancer pain, including:
• Peripheral nerve blocks
• Opiate medications
• Pain management injections
• Supportive therapies
Call us today to book an appointment. We serve patients from Plano TX, Fairview TX, McKinney TX, Parker TX, Lucas TX, Murphy TX, Frisco TX, Richardson TX, and Collin County TX. We look forward to serving you!
