Overview
Cancer pain has many causes — the tumour itself, nerve invasion, or treatment side effects like chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. Left uncontrolled, it destroys quality of life during an already difficult time.
Dr. Avan Suryawanshi works closely with the oncology team to combine strong medications, targeted nerve blocks, and neurolytic procedures like celiac plexus block for abdominal cancer pain.
How we treat it
- WHO analgesic ladder-based medication plans
- Celiac plexus block for pancreatic and upper abdominal cancer
- Superior hypogastric plexus block for pelvic cancer pain
- Intrathecal drug delivery for refractory pain
- Management of chemotherapy-induced neuropathy
Frequently asked questions
Won't strong painkillers cause addiction?+
In cancer pain, when opioids are used correctly under specialist supervision, addiction is extremely rare. The priority is your quality of life.
What is a celiac plexus block?+
It's an image-guided injection that interrupts pain signals from upper abdominal organs — very effective for pancreatic cancer pain, often lasting months.
This page is for information only and does not replace a medical consultation. Please speak to a qualified doctor for advice specific to your condition.