Description:

Cancer pain can be caused by the tumor itself, treatment (like chemotherapy), or related complications such as nerve damage or bone metastasis. Managing cancer pain focuses on both symptom relief and improving the quality of life.
 

Medical Options:

Steroids: Used to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain, especially for pain related to tumors pressing on nearby structures.

Example: Dexamethasone, Prednisone
How it Works: Steroids decrease inflammation and swelling, often reducing pain associated with tumor growth.

Bisphosphonates & Denosumab: These drugs are used to treat bone pain caused by cancer that has spread to the bones.

Example: Zoledronic acid (Zometa), Denosumab (Xgeva)
How it Works: These medications help strengthen bones and reduce pain from bone metastases.

Nerve Blocks & Epidural Injections: These are procedures where anesthetic or steroid injections are used to block pain signals directly at the source.

Example: Epidural steroid injections, Nerve block for spinal pain
How it Works: These injections target specific nerves or areas of the spinal cord to reduce pain.