Cancer Pain
Mild to severe pain is common for many cancer patients. Often the pain is related to the location of a tumor as it grows. But some treatments may also cause nerve or bone damage.
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.
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