How does cancer pain relieve?

Cancer pain can be relieved by drug therapy, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, interventional therapy, psychotherapy, etc. It is necessary to consider the patient's situation comprehensively. Patients need to cooperate closely during the treatment process and maintain a good mentality. Cancer pain is one of the common symptoms of cancer patients and seriously affects the quality of life of patients. The following are some ways to relieve cancer pain: 1. Drug therapy: Drug therapy is the main method to relieve cancer pain. Commonly used painkillers include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, opioid analgesics, etc. Doctors will choose appropriate drugs according to the patient's pain level and physical condition, and adjust the dosage according to the patient's response. 2. Radiation: Radiation can relieve cancer pain, especially for bone metastases. Radiotherapy can destroy tumor cells and relieve pain. 3. Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy can control the growth and spread of cancer, thus relieving pain. Chemotherapy can also be used to relieve other symptoms caused by cancer, such as nausea, vomiting, etc. 4. Interventional therapy: Interventional therapy is a method of treating cancer by interventional means, such as percutaneous vertebroplasty, radiofrequency ablation, etc. These treatments can relieve pain and relieve the pressure of tumors on nerves. 5. Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy can help patients relieve pain and improve their quality of life. Psychotherapy includes psychological counseling, psychological support, etc. 6. Other treatments: In addition to the above methods, there are other treatments that can relieve cancer pain, such as traditional Chinese medicine treatment, nerve block, etc. It should be noted that the treatment of cancer pain requires comprehensive consideration of the patient's physical condition, pain level, drug side effects and other factors. During the treatment process, patients need to closely cooperate with the doctor's treatment, take medicine on time, and review regularly. At the same time, patients and family members also need to pay attention to the patient's psychological state and give patients psychological support and comfort. In short, relieving cancer pain requires comprehensive treatment, including drug therapy, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, interventional therapy, psychotherapy, etc. Patients need to closely cooperate with doctors' treatment, take medicine on time, review regularly, and maintain a good attitude to face the disease positively.