Onco-Pain Management
Onco-pain management, combines of methods to relieve or reducing pain due to cancer or its related treatments, these include medications, procedures like nerve blocks, and therapies like acupuncture and massage. The approach is personalized and thus requires a comprehensive assessment that translates to addressing both the physical and psychosocial aspects of pain.
Medication
⇒Over-the-counter pain relievers for mild pain.
⇒Opioids for moderate to severe pain, which could be short-acting or long-acting, and are sometimes used together.
⇒Other medications like antidepressants, anti-seizure drugs, and steroids can also help manage certain types of cancer pain.
Medical procedures
⇒Nerve blocks are procedure to block pain signals by numbing the area around a nerve.
⇒Steroid injections that can be used to reduce severe pain, especially in joints.
⇒Other procedures include neurolytic procedures, ganglion blocks, nerve blocks and nerve ablation
Integrative and supportive therapies
⇒Mind-body techniques like meditation, relaxation exercises, and hypnosis can help manage pain perception.
⇒Complementary therapies such as acupuncture and massage therapy can also be used for pain relief.
⇒Physical therapy can help with pain from muscle tightness or nerve damage, often with chemotherapy or radiation.
⇒Good oral hygiene is crucial for managing pain from mouth sores, a common side effect.
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