Cancer Pain Management in PA & NJ
Cancer pain is among the most challenging pain conditions to manage, and it is unfortunately undertreated in many patients. Pain can arise from the tumor itself, from cancer treatments, or from complications of the disease. At DVPSI, we believe every cancer patient deserves access to expert, interventional pain management alongside their oncology care.
Our physicians work collaboratively with your oncology team to provide targeted pain relief that improves quality of life and allows patients to better tolerate and complete cancer treatments.
Common Symptoms
- Tumor-related pain from direct invasion of tissues, nerves, or bone
- Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy causing burning or numbness
- Post-surgical pain from cancer operations
- Bone pain from metastatic disease
- Nerve compression pain from tumor growth near nerve structures
- Visceral pain from abdominal or chest tumors
Common Causes
- Direct tumor involvement of nerves, bone, or soft tissue
- Chemotherapy causing peripheral neuropathy
- Radiation therapy causing tissue and nerve damage
- Surgical procedures for cancer treatment
- Paraneoplastic syndromes affecting the nervous system
- Metastatic spread to bones or other pain-sensitive structures
Treatment Options at DVPSI
Our board-certified physicians use a stepwise, minimally invasive approach, always starting with the least invasive effective treatment and escalating only when necessary.
Celiac Plexus Block
For abdominal cancer pain, a nerve block of the celiac plexus can provide dramatic and lasting relief.
Intrathecal Pain Pump
Delivers pain medication directly into the spinal fluid at a fraction of oral doses, maximizing relief and minimizing side effects.
Epidural Steroid Injections
Targeted relief for nerve compression pain from tumor or treatment-related causes.
Spinal Cord Stimulation
For certain cancer-related neuropathic pain conditions.
Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty
Minimally invasive treatment for painful vertebral compression fractures from metastatic disease.
Medication Management
Optimized opioid and non-opioid pain regimens coordinated with your oncology team.
Why Choose DVPSI for Cancer Pain Treatment
Our physicians have extensive experience managing complex cancer pain and work collaboratively with oncologists across the Delaware Valley. We offer the full spectrum of interventional options and accept most insurance plans for cancer pain management.