Cancer pain can be caused by a tumor putting pressure on your nerves, bones or organs. Chemotherapy, radiation treatments and surgery can cause peripheral neuropathy, while long-term use of steroids can result in chronic bone pain. Cancer pain comes in many forms and can be severe and debilitating. Symptoms include a dull or throbbing ache in your bones; a shooting or tingling sensation in a nerve; or a sharp, throbbing or cramping pain in soft tissue (including your organs and muscles). Pain can also lead to other issues, including depression, anger and fatigue.
Diagnosis: Diagnosing cancer pain involves a thorough examination of your symptoms. The goal is to pinpoint the location of the pain, symptoms and severity.
