by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Jan 2, 2025 | Back Pain, Cancer pain, compression fracture, kyphoplasty, Targeted Medication Delivery, Tumor ablation, vertebroplasty
As a pain management physician, I often hear the question, “Doc, can prostate cancer cause back pain?” The short answer is yes, prostate cancer can cause back pain. However, it’s crucial to understand that back pain has many causes, and most of the time, the...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Dec 31, 2024 | Cancer pain, Ganglion of Impar Neurolysis, Hypogastric plexus neurolysis
At Red Butte Pain Solutions, we frequently work alongside exceptional oncologists from across the Phoenix area to help patients manage cancer-related pain. Among the many types of pain experienced by cancer patients, coccyx (tailbone) and buttock pain are relatively...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Dec 10, 2024 | Cancer pain, Chemotherapy neuropathy, Nerve Pain
Chemotherapy is a powerful weapon in the fight against cancer. However, it can also cause side effects, including nerve pain known as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). For many cancer patients, this nerve damage can be one of the most challenging...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Dec 6, 2024 | Cancer pain
Immunotherapy has changed the way we fight cancer. By boosting the immune system, it helps the body target and destroy cancer cells more effectively. While this treatment has brought hope to many, it can also come with side effects, including pain in the joints,...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Dec 3, 2024 | Cancer pain, Chemotherapy neuropathy, Nerve Pain
Radiation therapy is a cornerstone in cancer treatment, effectively targeting malignant cells. However, it often brings side effects, including pain. Understanding these effects and how to manage them is crucial for maintaining quality of life during and after...
by Red Butte Pain Solutions | Nov 29, 2024 | Cancer pain, Chemotherapy neuropathy
Chemotherapy is a powerful tool in the fight against cancer. However, it often brings challenging side effects. For many patients, these side effects include pain and discomfort that can make daily life harder. The good news is that pain from chemotherapy is...
