Managing Cancer Pain

28/08/2022

Listen "Managing Cancer Pain"

Episode Synopsis

Pain is one of the most common, but complex symptoms for cancer patients. Both cancer and its treatments can cause pain and managing this pain is a personalized process. While there are numerous pharmacological and non-drug based approaches, improving pain can significantly impact quality of life. Oncology care teams and pain management specialists can help patients navigate options. Guest: Abhilasha Solanki, MD, pain management physician and anesthesiologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Host: John Leonard, MD, a leading hematologist and medical oncologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.