Patient education
Understanding pain, treatment and palliative care
Straightforward explanations of the questions patients and families ask most often — drawn from three decades of clinical practice and research in cancer pain medicine.
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When Should a Cancer Patient See a Pain Specialist?
Six clear signals that it is time for a specialist opinion — and why earlier referral usually means simpler treatment.
8 April 20265 min read10.5k views
Preparing for a Pain Procedure: A Practical Checklist
A professional guide for patients undergoing interventional pain procedures, covering medication adjustments, fasting protocols, and recovery expectations in an Indian clinical setting.
7 April 20266 min read21.8k views
Are Nerve Blocks Safe? Risks and Realities
A professional overview of the safety profile and potential side effects of interventional nerve blocks in modern pain management practice.
2 April 20266 min read4.1k views
Spinal Cord Stimulation: Who Is It For?
A professional guide to Spinal Cord Stimulation for chronic pain, detailing patient selection, the two-stage trial process, and management of complex nerve conditions.
25 March 20266 min read3.0k views
What Happens at a Palliative Care Consultation
A palliative care consultation is a supportive meeting focused on improving your quality of life, managing complex symptoms, and aligning your medical treatment with your personal goals.
22 March 20266 min read21.2k views
Interventional Pain Procedures: A Guide for Patients & Caregivers
What image-guided pain procedures are, how they are performed, what they feel like, and how to prepare.
22 March 20267 min read20.7k views
Breathlessness in Advanced Illness: How It Is Treated
A compassionate guide to understanding and managing breathlessness in advanced medical conditions, focusing on comfort and evidence-based relief.
16 March 20266 min read23.2k views
Nausea and Vomiting in Palliative Care
A guide for patients and families on understanding the causes and management of nausea and vomiting in chronic illness, focusing on comfort-oriented care.
10 March 20266 min read11.2k views
Building an Acute Pain Service: Why It Matters in Indian Hospitals
An organised acute pain service costs little and changes surgical outcomes. What it takes to build one.
5 March 20266 min read13.2k views
Appetite Loss and Nutrition in Advanced Cancer
A professional guide to managing changes in eating habits and nutritional needs for patients facing advanced cancer, focusing on comfort and quality of life.
3 March 20266 min read15.7k views
Caring for a Loved One at Home: A Caregiver's Guide
A compassionate guide for families providing palliative care at home, focusing on symptom management, emotional support, and maintaining dignity for your loved ones.
26 February 20266 min read9.0k views
Talking to Your Family About a Serious Diagnosis
Navigating the emotional landscape of sharing a life-limiting diagnosis with loved ones while maintaining clarity and dignity within an Indian family context.
18 February 20266 min read8.9k views