Does squamous carcinoma pain ever go away or get better?

Pain management is such an important part of cancer care, and many patients do find relief through various approaches their medical team can offer. Each person's experience is different, but there are often multiple options available to help improve comfort and quality of life. Please discuss your pain levels with your healthcare team - they have specialized knowledge about effective pain management strategies and can work with you to find the right approach for your specific situation.

From the treatment or the cancer itself?

I know it seems hopeless right now. I felt that way too. Even 3 months ago I didn’t believe it would ever get better. It does. Hang in there.

I think most of us who have gone through this can absolutely relate! Lean into your care team for pain management support, advocate for yourself and never give up. I don’t know where you are in your treatment (?) but I had a partial glossectomy and left neck dissection followed by 30x radiation about 2 yrs ago and am doing well! You CAN do this - remember your “why” (I had lost my husband of 25 yrs 8 months prior to my diagnosis so couldn’t imagine leaving our kids to fend for themselves so fought like hell) I adjusted my pain management protocol several times during treatment (liquid ibuprofen, gabapentin, dilaudid for the toughest part during radiation) - keep up with daily baking soda rinses, etc and work with pain management doc until you find smthg that works. It’s tough but you CAN do this. I’m not that physically disciplined and this was one of hardest things I’ve had to endure but I. made. it. YOU CAN TOO!