Cancer Pain
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The pain specialist, a physician dedicated to pain management, together with the oncologist, are central references when addressing cancer pain.
Cancer pain is the physical discomfort that can accompany a cancer illness, whether from the condition itself or from procedures related to its care.
Why it is addressed specifically: Pain relief is part of a person's comprehensive care and aims to improve their well-being and quality of life.
When to raise it? When pain is present or intensifies, communicating it to the healthcare team is important; a professional can evaluate each case individually and support the process.
Data on 2,223 doctors who treat cancer pain
Which specialist treats cancer pain?
Cancer-related pain should be managed by an anesthesiologist specialized in pain or a pain specialist, who offer specific treatments for relief. An oncologist follows up on the underlying disease causing it. You can book with these specialists for comprehensive care.
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Doctors specialized in cancer pain
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Yareth Marleen Cortés Uribe
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Nadia Monserrat Plata Ventura
Dr. Brenda Jimena Sánchez Martínez
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Frequently asked questions
What is cancer pain?
The pain specialist, a physician dedicated to pain management, together with the oncologist, are central references when addressing cancer pain.
Which doctor treats cancer pain?
Cancer-related pain should be managed by an anesthesiologist specialized in pain or a pain specialist, who offer specific treatments for relief. An oncologist follows up on the underlying disease causing it. You can book with these specialists for comprehensive care.