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When in its advanced stages, cancer of all kinds can cause significant pain. Adam Shestack, MD, and Cy Blanco, MD, board-certified pain management specialists at Florida Pain Management Institute, give you the medical support necessary to help you get relief from cancer pain. To learn more about your treatment options, call the offices in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, or use the online tool to schedule an appointment.
Cancer is a collection of diseases that can affect many different organ systems, from your hair to your blood or to your lungs. When you have cancer, abnormal cells develop and divide uncontrollably, destroying healthy tissue.
When uncontrolled, cancer can metastasize or spread throughout your body — beyond the place of origin. In the early stages, cancer may not cause any noticeable symptoms or pain. As it progresses to later stages, however, it can cause extraordinary pain and suffering. It’s a leading cause of death worldwide.
Cancer pain makes it hard for you to function normally, affecting all areas of your life. Your ability to work, lead a social life, and maintain healthy family relationships suffer.
Pain can cause serious mood swings and reduces your ability to function normally. It also makes it hard for you to tolerate cancer treatments. Patients often halt their cancer treatments altogether due to cancer pain.
When your pain is managed effectively, you have a better chance of getting through the disease and going into remission.
Cancer pain management is multi-faceted and may include:
Your cancer management treatment plan depends on the severity and location of your cancer pain. The team at Florida Pain Management Institute communicates with your oncologist and any other care providers to coordinate your therapies.
Cancer patients are sometimes reluctant to seek care for their pain. You may be concerned about pain management side effects, like excessive fatigue or developing dependence on certain medications. Managing your pain can significantly improve your quality of life, however. ‘
Your cancer care management team carefully monitors any medications used to treat your pain, especially highly addictive ones like opioids. You maintain a close relationship with your provider to ensure proper use of medication.
Your degree of pain may change as the disease progresses or you go through certain treatments. The team at Florida Pain Management Institute adjusts dosages and therapies throughout your treatment to match your complaints in the best and safest way possible.
Let the providers at Florida Pain Management Institute help you as you battle cancer. Call today or use the online tool to schedule an appointment and learn more about your cancer pain management options.