Pain and Symptom Management

Pain and symptom management therapies are designed to help patients feel more comfortable and supported during cancer treatment. These services may include medications, supportive therapies, counseling, or minimally invasive procedures that target the source of discomfort. The goal is to reduce pain, improve daily functioning, and help patients maintain the best possible quality of life throughout their care.

Depending on each patient’s needs, pain and symptom management may involve image-guided injections, nerve blocks, or other interventional procedures, as well as treatment for symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, appetite changes, neuropathy, shortness of breath, or anxiety. Some patients may also benefit from palliative care; a supportive approach focused on relieving symptoms and improving overall wellbeing at any stage of cancer. Your care team will work with you to understand what you are experiencing, identify the underlying cause, and recommend the most appropriate approach. Most treatments take place in an outpatient setting, with careful monitoring before, during, and after each visit.