Pain doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of living with cancer or undergoing cancer treatment.
People commonly believe that pain is an inherent part of having cancer. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Pain management techniques at INTEGRIS are highly advanced, and even if your pain cannot be entirely prevented, it can often be reduced or alleviated. Pain associated with cancer can be a result of the cancer, cancer treatment, or both. It can also occur for other reasons. It’s important to remember that some amount of discomfort is normal – even without cancer – and every pain you experience isn’t necessarily caused by or related to cancer.
The type and severity of the pain you experience will vary depending on the type of cancer, the stage (extent) of the disease and your threshold or tolerance for pain. If you experience pain that lasts several days or longer, it may result from one or more of the following and should be evaluated right away:
We strive to provide you with care that’s not only the best available, but care that’s convenient and as close to home as possible. These INTEGRIS locations near you are ready to help.