Understanding Cancer Pain Management
Cancer and its treatment can sometimes cause pain. Cancer pain management is a specialized field that focuses on relieving or reducing this pain, allowing you to live a more comfortable and fulfilling life.
Here at Greater Atlanta Pain & Spine, we understand the unique challenges of cancer pain and offer a variety of treatment options tailored to your individual needs.
Symptoms of Cancer Pain
- Aching or throbbing pain
- Sharp or shooting pain
- Burning or stinging pain
- Deep pain in the bones or muscles
- Pain that worsens with activity or certain positions
- Pain that interferes with sleep or daily activities
Personalized Treatments for Cancer Pain Management at Greater Atlanta Pain & Spine
- Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI): This can help manage pain caused by cancer that has spread to the spine.
- Facet Joint Injections: May be used to target pain near the spine from cancer or its treatment.
- Nerve Blocks: Can provide temporary relief for pain caused by cancer affecting specific nerves.
- Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS): An implant that disrupts pain signals before they reach the brain, used for chronic pain that hasn’t responded well to other treatments, potentially including cancer pain.(Pain medication management and adjustment)
During your consultation, we’ll discuss the most suitable options for your specific situation and work collaboratively to develop a personalized treatment plan aimed at achieving long-lasting relief and improving your quality of life.
Choose Greater Atlanta Pain and Spine for
Cancer Pain Management in Duluth, GA
Greater Atlanta Pain & Spine is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective cancer pain management. Here’s why you should choose us for your care:
- Experienced and compassionate team: Our board-certified pain specialists have extensive experience managing cancer pain and understand the unique challenges you face.
- Personalized treatment plans: We work closely with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and goals.
- Variety of treatment options: We offer a wide range of treatment options, including medication, minimally invasive procedures, and complementary therapies.
- Focus on improving your quality of life: Our goal is to help you manage your pain effectively so you can live a more active and fulfilling life.
FAQs
Cancer pain management uses a variety of approaches, including medication, minimally invasive procedures, and complementary therapies.
Techniques like injections, nerve blocks, and spinal cord stimulation can target the source of pain and provide relief.
Yes we accept most health insurances