Question 1

i'm just wondering, if you have pain due to bone cancer, does the pain come and go or is it constant or near so?

Accepted Answer

Usually constant: Pain in bone cancer is usually in late stage and is constant.

Question 2

how is cancer pain assessed?

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Scale of 1-10: Pain is generally assessed on a scale of 1-10.  One being normal and ten being the worst pain a person has experienced.

Question 3

what causes cancer pain usually?

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Nerve involvement: Tumor tissues invade surrounding normal tissues, including nerves and that can cause pain.  Tumor infiltrating the bone causes weakness and overt or micro fractures that are painful.  Inflammation often accompanies cancerous tissues and may contribute to the pain.

Question 4

what can be done about cancer pain?

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Pain specialist: If not already done, please ask your physician about referral to a pain specialist.

Question 5

what's best management of cancer pain?

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Cancer pain: Managing cancer pain depends on what is causing the pain.In general patients will be given oral pain meds that are used every 4to6 hours, this is followed by meds given every 12hours.If this doesn't work patches can sometimes help, pumps can be used to deliver meds iv, occassionally an injection may be the best tool.Radiation is a great tool to manage cance pain as well.

Question 6

what nonaddictive medicines may be given to help ease cancer pain?

Accepted Answer

Start simple:: Acetomenophen 1st, non-steroidal (ibuprofen and ilk), neural interactive (gabapentin, amytryptiline, analeptics.

Question 7

which is now the top post-op cancer pain medications?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the type if surgery.  Speak with your surgeon.

Question 8

is tramadol used for cancer pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tramadol can be an effective pain relieving medication, including for cancer patients.

Question 9

is there cancer pain so intense that it cannot be controlled by any medication at home? what do they do in a hospice for it?

Accepted Answer

Yes/No: Pain medicines come in the form of tablets(oral use) or injectables which can be given under the skin(Sub Q) or given IV. Of these chocies SubQ and oral can be easily done at home but IV therapy requires a professional, frequently a Physician, who may be limited in availability, yet it can be arranged. It is all a matter of how best to keep  patient comfortable. IV Pain meds can control any pain.

Question 10

when popping feels like popping a pinecone. blood with initial wipe. gone after second wipe. fissure? cancer? pain gone after bm

Accepted Answer

Hard feces: You're describing a situation which, if it does not improve on increasing the fiber in your diet, would probably be best remedied by using a stool softener. If this does not bring relief in two weeks, or if the pain becomes more severe or lasting, a physician office visit is in order.

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Which is now the top post-op cancer pain medications?

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Is there cancer pain so intense that it cannot be controlled by any medication at home? what do they do in a hospice for it?

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When popping feels like popping a pinecone. blood with initial wipe. gone after second wipe. fissure? cancer? pain gone after bm

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