Pain is one of the most common side effects of cancer, affecting up to 60% of people with the disease. At Interventional Pain Specialists of Wisconsin, SC, in Hudson, Rice Lake, and Altoona, Wisconsin, the team of interventional spine and pain management experts offers advanced, non-opioid options for cancer-related pain, including image-guided procedures tailored to each patient’s needs.
Understanding Cancer Pain
Cancer pain refers to discomfort related to cancer itself, its treatments, or other medical conditions that can intensify symptoms, such as arthritis. It may be acute or chronic and can significantly affect daily function and quality of life. Our goal is to manage symptoms effectively while you continue with necessary oncologic care.
Common Causes of Cancer-Related Pain
Cancer pain can arise from several sources, including:
- Surgical incisions
- Radiation burns
- Mouth sores
- Neuropathy
- Lumbar puncture
- Endoscopy
Chemotherapy can also contribute to aching muscles, joint pain, and gastrointestinal discomfort.
When to Seek Specialist Care
If you’re experiencing persistent pain—stiff muscles, aching joints, or new pain that interferes with sleep, mobility, or treatment tolerance—consult a specialist. Early intervention can make therapies like radiation or chemotherapy more manageable and can improve overall well-being throughout care.
Diagnostic Approach
A comprehensive evaluation guides the plan. Your specialist reviews medical history, characterizes the location and quality of pain, and assesses functional impact on daily activities and sleep. Physical and neurologic examinations help pinpoint pain generators. When indicated, targeted diagnostic blocks can confirm the source of pain and inform next steps.
Advanced Treatment Options
Interventional Pain Specialists of Wisconsin, SC, emphasizes procedures that treat pain at its source while supporting your ongoing cancer care.
- Image-guided nerve blocks, such as somatic or sympathetic injections, reduce pain transmission and improve function.
- Neurolytic procedures may provide longer-lasting relief for focal, treatment-resistant pain.
- Spinal cord stimulation can be considered for certain cases of refractory neuropathic cancer pain and is part of our interventional pain management offerings.
- Carefully supervised ketamine infusions may help modulate severe, treatment-resistant pain and improve mood for select patients.
- If chemotherapy-related nerve symptoms are present, our neuropathy care pathway can provide targeted strategies for relief.
Why Choose Us for Cancer Pain Treatment
Patients choose Interventional Pain Specialists of Wisconsin, SC, for precision, experience, and access to options not widely available. Our physicians are double board-certified in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology and bring decades of expertise to complex cancer-related pain.
We are recognized regionally for offering a broad toolbox—from advanced image-guided blocks to neuromodulation—so your care can be matched to the exact pain mechanism rather than relying on one-size-fits-all approaches.
As the area’s leader in ethical, innovative interventional care, we emphasize safety, accuracy, and outcomes. Every procedure is performed with image guidance, and treatment plans are coordinated to complement your oncology team’s goals, helping you maintain function and quality of life throughout treatment.
Cancer Pain Consultations in Rice Lake & Hudson
If cancer-related pain is affecting your daily life, call (715) 234-7246 (PAIN) to schedule your consultation. We proudly serve patients at our three convenient locations in Hudson, Rice Lake, and Altoona, WI.