Cancer Pain

Do you have pain associated with cancer or its treatment? At Border Pain Institute in El Paso, Texas, board-certified pain management specialist Carlos Viesca, MD, and his team offer an array of cancer pain treatments to ease the ongoing discomfort. Schedule an in-person or telehealth evaluation today by phone or online to learn more about your options.

What is cancer pain?

Cancer pain is an uncomfortable feeling that develops because of having cancer or undergoing cancer treatment. You might experience a dull ache, burning, or sharp pain. Cancer pain can be mild, moderate, or severe, and constant or intermittent (comes and goes).

The good news is that you don’t have to live with cancer pain. See your Border Pain Institute provider at the first sign of discomfort to experience the relief you need.

What can cause cancer pain?

The pain associated with cancer develops for various reasons. The cancer could grow into or harm nearby tissues. Cancerous tumors can press on organs, bones, or nerves and release pain-causing chemicals.

Cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, and others can also contribute to your discomfort. 

Which cancer pain treatment is best for me?

The Border Pain Institute team personalizes a pain-reducing treatment that’s expected to be the most effective based on your diagnosis and cancer treatment plan. They discuss your medical history, symptoms, lifestyle, and treatment preferences.

Your specialist also completes a physical exam and might recommend blood testing, nerve tests, imaging procedures, or other diagnostic tests.

How is cancer pain treated?

Your cancer pain treatment plan is based on which cancer you have, what’s causing the pain, and how severe your discomfort is. The Border Pain Institute team could suggest one or more of the following:

• Oral medications
• Nerve blocks
• Other injections
• Massage therapy
• Physical therapy
• Relaxation exercises
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Electrical nerve stimulation

It’s also important to get plenty of rest, eat nutritious foods, lower your stress, and stay active. Your Border Pain Institute provider follows up to ensure that your pain-management plan is effective.

In addition to cancer pain, Border Pain Institute treats back pain, neck pain, headaches, diabetic neuropathy discomfort, and many other pain-causing conditions.

Your pain management specialist adjusts your cancer pain treatment plan when needed, particularly if your medical diagnosis changes or you no longer have cancer. Call the Border Pain Institute office any time with questions or if you develop new symptoms or the ones you have get worse. 

Schedule an in-person or telehealth cancer pain evaluation at Border Pain Institute today by calling the office or using the online booking feature.