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You Don't Have to Suffer Through Cancer Pain. Our Multidisciplinary Approach Can Help
Cancer pain is one of the most difficult kinds of pain to treat. It can result from the cancer itself or certain medications or treatments like chemotherapy.
Traditional painkillers, over-the-counter and prescription, may have too many risks and side effects to be the primary form of pain management for cancer pain. A multidisciplinary approach can help.
At CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center, with multiple locations in Maryland and Delaware, our specialists work hand in hand with cancer patients to find ways to manage their pain.
Consequences of chronic pain
Cancer pain can result from the effects of the cancer or the methods used to treat it. Tumors can grow, putting pressure on nerves and inhibiting the function of organs. Treatments like chemotherapy can cause painful side effects, and surgeries or biopsies can be painful as well.
Over time, chronic pain can take a toll on every aspect of your health. Effects of unmanaged pain can include:
- Brain fog and neurological changes
- Depression and mood disorders
- Poor sleep and insomnia
- Decreased sex drive
- High blood pressure
- Substance abuse
- Personal issues
About one-third of cancer patients report moderate to severe pain, and pain affects over 80% of those with advanced cancer. However, you shouldn’t have to live with pain. Nor should you succumb to a fog of pain medication that provides little to no quality of life.
Taking a multidisciplinary approach
At CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center, we aim to tackle pain from all directions. Treating every patient with the same medications isn’t effective, and yet many people find themselves prescribed similar drugs across the board. Their quality of life suffers as a result.
Cancer pain requires special care, which is why our specialists recommend a multidisciplinary approach. That means that instead of relying on a single form of pain management, we create a plan that combines complementary treatments.
Even if one solution doesn’t make a significant difference in your pain levels, it might enhance another treatment, making your entire plan management plan more effective.
Your pain management is tailored to you and depends on the nature and severity of your cancer. Your personalized program can include both medication and supplementary treatments, such as:
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories
- Injection therapy
- Antidepressants
- Steroids
- Opioids
- Biofeedback
- Antiepileptics
- Relaxation techniques
Your experience with each treatment might vary, but a multidisciplinary approach is more likely to alleviate your pain.
To learn more and discuss solutions that might benefit you, call CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center at 240-786-1001 or request an appointment online today.
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