Cancer pain affects more than just the body. It often disrupts sleep, limits movement, and interferes with peace of mind and meaningful connection. Whether you're living with cancer or navigating survivorship, effective pain management plays an essential role in maintaining quality of life.
Interventional Pain Specialists at CLS Health work closely with oncologists, palliative care teams, and referring physicians to help patients manage complex cancer-related pain. Our goal is to provide relief, preserve dignity, and support daily comfort through personalized, evidence-based care.
Common Causes of Cancer-Related Pain
- Tumor pressure on nerves, bones, or internal organs
- Bone metastases and spinal compression fractures
- Post-surgical pain after tumor removal or reconstruction
- Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy
- Radiation-induced tissue damage
- Visceral pain from internal organ involvement
- Phantom limb pain after amputation
- Cancer-related complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- Scar tissue or adhesions from prior cancer treatment
Joint, Muscle & Soft Tissue Pain
- Trigger Point Injections: Used to relieve muscle tension, myofascial pain, or localized spasms that may develop after surgery or extended periods of immobility.
- Joint or Bursa Injections: Addresses secondary joint or soft tissue pain caused by postural changes or physical inactivity.
Spine & Nerve Pain
- Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI): Reduces nerve inflammation when tumors or vertebral compression affect the spinal canal.
- Facet Joint Injections or RFA: Treats pain caused by degenerative changes or spinal instability linked to tumor growth or metastases.
- Kyphoplasty: Stabilizes compression fractures from metastatic bone disease, helping restore vertebral strength and relieve pain.
- Peripheral Nerve Blocks: Offers temporary pain relief by interrupting specific nerve pathways affected by cancer or treatment.
Complex & Chronic Pain Syndromes
- Advanced Pain Management and Implantable Therapies
- Intrathecal Pain Pump: Delivers pain medication directly to the spinal cord, enabling stronger relief with fewer side effects than oral medications. Ideal for patients with severe or opioid-resistant pain.
- Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS): Helps manage nerve-related pain that persists after surgery or radiation. Typically used in survivors or patients with long-term treatment goals.
- Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation: Ideal for focal nerve pain in areas affected by tumor resection, radiation, or scarring. Most appropriate for patients with a stable prognosis.
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS): Treats ongoing nerve pain in specific limbs or regions affected by cancer or previous interventions.
- Sympathetic Nerve Blocks: Can help manage pain from CRPS or visceral tumors affecting nerve pathways.
- StimRouter Implantation: A minimally invasive implant that targets peripheral nerve pain in eligible patients.
Compassionate, Personalized Care for Cancer Pain
Whether pain is constant, unpredictable, or triggered by movement or treatment, our team takes an individualized approach to every case. Pain Specialists at CLS Health offer treatment options tailored to each patient's diagnosis, stage of care, and personal goals.
Whether your care is curative, supportive, or focused on quality of life, our pain management approach adjusts to meet your needs.
Conditions We Help Manage
- Bone metastases and spine pain
- Tumor-related nerve compression
- Post-surgical neuropathic pain
- Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy
- Radiation-related pain syndromes
- Pelvic or abdominal pain from tumor growth
- CRPS linked to cancer or surgery
- Pain related to scarring or adhesions
- Phantom limb pain following oncologic amputation
How We Diagnose Cancer-Related Pain
Your initial visit includes a thoughtful consultation and personalized evaluation. Depending on your symptoms and history, your provider may:
- Review your cancer diagnosis, treatment history, and current symptoms
- Perform a detailed physical and neurological exam
- Order imaging such as X-rays, CT, or MRI to assess tumor burden or structural causes
- Use diagnostic nerve blocks to confirm the pain source
- Collaborate directly with your oncology or palliative care team to ensure integrated care
This process allows us to build a treatment plan that prioritizes comfort, safety, and your long-term goals.
Treatment Options We Offer
Non-Surgical and Targeted Therapies
- Epidural and selective nerve blocks
- Kyphoplasty for compression fractures
- Trigger point and joint injections
- Sympathetic blocks for abdominal or pelvic pain
Advanced Interventional Options
- Intrathecal pain pump therapy
- Spinal cord stimulation (SCS)
- Dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation
- Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS)
- StimRouter peripheral nerve implants
Get Relief Now
You don’t need to manage cancer-related pain on your own. Our pain specialists will guide you through a one-on-one evaluation and create a plan designed to support your comfort, mobility, and overall well-being.
We coordinate closely with your oncology and palliative care teams and offer appointment times that work with your treatment schedule.