(855) 577-1675 CHAT NOW SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION How we treat cancer Our locations Becoming a patient Resources & support For physicians LOGIN Pain management Behavioral health Naturopathic support Nutritional support Oncology rehabilitation Pain management The information on this page was reviewed and approved by Maurie Markman, MD, President, Medicine & Science at CTCA. This page was updated on September 21, 2021. Our services Pain management is a medical field dedicated to controlling pain with a variety of tools. Cancer-related pain is often caused by the actual tumor, especially when the tumor is pushing on nerves, organs and bones. Pain may also result from surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and other treatments. An estimated one in three cancer patients experiences pain after cancer treatment. Those with advanced cancer are more likely to suffer severe pain. However, the National Cancer Institute reports that 90 percent of patients find relief from simple pain management therapies. At Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA), pain management physicians use the science of medicine to guide patients in finding comfort and improving their quality of life. CTCA® pain management clinicians are part of a team of health care professionals, including physicians and nurses who focus on evaluating, treating and managing acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term) pain. Our clinicians use a combination of pain-control methods, including pharmacological approaches, such as prescription medications, and non-pharmacological approaches. Pharmacological approaches use analgesics and/or other drugs, while non-pharmacological approaches involve therapies, including behavioral, neurological or psychological interventions. The pain management team at CTCA focuses on treating patients with cancer-related pain, so they can focus on healing and completing everyday tasks. Our pain management clinicians are part of a wider integrative care team, led by a medical oncologist and coordinated by a care manager. Because each patient may experience pain differently, we tailor pain management therapies to each individual patient. The team approach at CTCA is designed to put patients in the middle of their care, treating the disease and managing side effects so they can get back to their lives. Pain management may be used to manage a number of cancer-related symptoms and side effects, including: Digestive issues Eating difficulties Headaches Immobility Lymphedema Mucositis and mouth sores Numbness Pain Peripheral neuropathy Radiation burns Expert cancer care IS ONE CALL AWAY. APPOINTMENTS IN AS LITTLE AS 24 HRS. CALL NOW: 855-577-1675 HELPING YOU LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE From DNA-based meal plans to virtual wellness classes & more, for wherever you are in your journey LEARN MORE Side effects addressed by pain management Explore the links below to learn more about the symptoms and side effects pain management may be used to help address, and how other integrative care services may help. Digestive issues Eating difficulties Headaches Immobility Lymphedema Mucositis and mouth sores Numbness Pain Peripheral neuropathy Radiation burns Donate to Gateway for Cancer Research Make a difference in the fight against cancer by donating to cancer research DONATE NOW Gateway for Cancer Research is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax-ID: 73-1386920 Call us now (855) 577-1675 Chat Now Becoming a Patient Insurance What to Expect Accommodations Second Opinions Travel to CTCA Outpatient Care Centers Downtown Chicago Gilbert Gurnee North Phoenix Scottsdale Cancer Care Cancer Types Cancer Treatments Cancer Diagnosis Integrative Care Clinical Trials Common Cancer Searches Breast Cancer Lung Cancer Colorectal Cancer Ovarian Cancer Pancreatic Cancer Prostate Cancer View All Cancer Types Quick Links My CTCA Patient Portal Physician Finder Insurance Verification Patient Referrals Cancer Fighters About CTCA Our Story Leadership Patient Stories Caregiver Support Physician Careers at CTCA Jobs at CTCA Contact Us Press Contacts Hospitals Atlanta Chicago Phoenix Follow us on: © 2021 IPB Terms & Conditions Website Privacy Policy Sitemap