What Causes Cancer Pain?
Cancer Pain can be caused by the cancer itself, treatments for cancer, or a combination of both. Tumors can press on bones, nerves, or other organs, causing pain and discomfort. As cancer grows and spreads, it can invade surrounding tissues and disrupt normal bodily functions, leading to pain. For example, bone metastases can cause severe pain and fractures, while tumors in the abdomen can cause bowel obstruction and associated pain.
Cancer Treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy can also cause pain. Surgical procedures can result in postoperative pain, while chemotherapy and radiation therapy can cause nerve damage (neuropathy), mucositis (painful inflammation of the mucous membranes), and other painful side effects. Additionally, certain cancer-related conditions, such as infections and inflammation, can contribute to pain. Effective cancer pain management involves a multidisciplinary approach, including medications, physical therapy, psychological support, and palliative care.
