Not everyone with cancer may have cancer pain, but some do. If you have cancer that's spread or recurred, the chance of having pain is higher.

Cancer pain takes many forms. It can be dull, achy, sharp or burning. It can be constant, intermittent, mild, moderate or severe. How much pain one feels depends on a number of factors, including the type of cancer one has, how advanced it is, where it's situated and one's pain tolerance.

Pain can be caused by the cancer itself. Pain could happen if the cancer grows into or destroys nearby tissue. As a tumor grows, it can press on nerves, bones or organs. The tumor can also release chemicals that can cause pain.

Listen to this interesting episode where we have demystified a few assumptions and clarified several aspects of cancer pain.

Hope this helps.

See you soon.

Jai Hind