Understanding cancer pain and management options with Dr. Ninadini Shrestha
Summary
Cancer pain does not affect every patient, but when it does, it can stem from the disease itself, its spread to bones or nerves, or treatment side effects. Senior consultant Interventional Pain Physician Dr. Ninadini Shrestha explains how timely pain assessment, specialist care, and proper medication can improve quality of life for patients.
Key Points
- Cancer pain varies by disease stage, affected organs, and whether nerves or bones are involved.
- Pain can also result from surgery, radiotherapy, or other cancer treatments, so it should be evaluated and managed rather than ignored.
- Mild pain may respond to medicines like paracetamol, while severe pain may require opioids such as morphine or nerve-targeted treatments under medical supervision.
- Family support, counseling, and coordinated care from oncologists, surgeons, nurses, and pain specialists are important for improving quality of life.
