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Cancer pain refers to the pain that patients experience as a result of a type of cancer or its various treatments. In some cases, the tumor itself can cause pain by pressing on surrounding organs, tissues, or nerves.
Some treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation, may also cause pain as a side effect.
Main causes of cancer pain
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Bone pain: It may be a sign of a primary tumor in the bones. Sudden pain may indicate a tumor fracture.
Tumor penetration into a nerve center: When the tumor grows to affect the nerves.
Nerve damage: Resulting from surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation.
Tumor development in tissue: Can cause pressure and pain.
Secretion of painful substances: As in cases of pancreatic cancer.
Side effects of treatment: Such as necrosis of the mucous membranes.
Symptoms of Cancer Pain
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Various pain: Pain can range from mild to chronic and severe, and varies depending on the type and stage of cancer.
Location of pain: Pain depends on the location of the tumor. For example, a bone tumor may cause severe bone pain.
Pain after treatment: Some patients experience pain even after treatment, especially if the treatment has affected nerves or other parts of the body.
Evaluation and Treatment:
Pain must be carefully evaluated by a physician to determine the appropriate treatment.
Treatment may include pain relievers, physical therapy, and relief techniques such as radiofrequency.
Radiofrequency technology for cancer pain:
This radiofrequency technology uses radio waves to generate heat that disrupts the nerves responsible for transmitting pain signals.
Procedure: It is performed under local anesthesia, with the use of interventional radiology to accurately guide the needle to the targeted nerve.
Benefits: Effectively reduces or eliminates pain without the need for surgical intervention. The treatment provides rapid improvement and allows the patient to return to his daily activities.
Duration of the procedure: It does not exceed 20 minutes, and the patient can leave the hospital on the same day.
Cancer pain is a major challenge for patients and requires specialized medical care to determine the cause and provide appropriate treatment. Contact us at Dr. Ahmed Saeed Al-Shal Clinic, Consultant in Interventional Pain Treatment for the Spine and Joints without Surgery.