Pain is a totally individual feeling B because the person in pain is the only one who can feel it, only he or she can describe or define it. Pain can cause discomfort, distress, or agony. It can be steady or throbbing, and it may be a stabbing, aching or pinching sensation. Pain may be acute or chronic. The duration of the pain sensation distinguishes acute pain from chronic pain.
Acute pain is severe and lasts a relatively short period of time.
Many cancer patients experience chronic pain, which can range from mild to severe, and it is present to some degree for long periods of time. No one doctor can know everything about all medical problems. If you are in pain and your doctor has nothing more to offer, ask to see a pain specialist. Pain specialists may be oncologists, anaesthesiologists, neurosurgeons, other doctors, nurses, or pharmacists. Pain management is a type of plan specifically designed for a patient to provide relief from pain and discomfort.