Pain relief is called analgesia. In most patients, cancer pain can be controlled safely and effectively. All cancer patients should expect good pain control as part of their care. Patients and their families need to learn how to participate in a pain management program. They might believe that pain is a symptom that their cancer is worsening.
Pain control is also important in patients with stable disease.
It may help them to continue to work productively, to enjoy recreation, and to take pleasure in their usual role in the family and society. There are many ways to treat pain. These include medications and behavior strategies. For more severe pain, options may include radiation, nerve blocks, and surgery. All Rights Reserved.