At Wellbeing Medical Group, we understand how difficult living with cancer pain can be. Whether you are visiting our private clinic in London, consulting with us by video, or receiving home or mobile therapy through our UK-wide service, we are here to help you manage your pain and improve your overall wellbeing.
Cancer pain affects more than just your body — it can also disrupt your sleep, your mood, and your ability to enjoy daily life. Our approach focuses on your individual needs and the goals that matter most to you, whether that is sleeping more comfortably, getting back to everyday activities, or supporting your emotional wellbeing. Every treatment plan is tailored around you.
Our care follows trusted guidelines from NICE and the World Health Organisation (WHO) and combines proven therapies with a personalised plan, so you can feel confident that the support you receive is both safe and clinically grounded.
Cancer pain management is, at its heart, about helping you feel better and live more comfortably. Cancer pain can reach into every part of daily life — from sleep and mood to the simple things you used to take for granted — and our role is to help you take some of that control back.
We use a multimodal approach, which simply means we combine several types of therapy, tailored to you, to give your pain the best chance of responding.
Pain rarely stays the same, and your plan should not either. We review yours regularly and adjust it as your needs change. Our aim is to bring your pain down to a level that feels manageable, so you can focus on living rather than enduring.
Cancer pain is not one thing. It varies in cause and character from person to person, and effective treatment depends on identifying which kind of pain is in play. Below are the main types we see, and the principles guiding how we treat each one.
Cancer pain can come from a number of different sources. Understanding which is in play is the first step to managing it well. The four most common causes are:
As tumours grow, they can press against nearby tissue, nerves, or organs. This pressure is one of the most common causes of cancer pain, particularly when sensitive areas like bone or nerve tissue are involved.
Tumours often trigger inflammation in surrounding tissue, which can produce swelling, tenderness, and discomfort. Inflammation in the abdomen, for example, can affect the bowel or liver and lead to pain.
Some cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy, can cause pain as a side effect. Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy may produce numbness or pain in the hands and feet, while mucositis (inflammation of the mouth and throat) is another well-known cause of treatment-related discomfort.
Surgery, biopsies, and other procedures can cause temporary pain as the body heals. While usually short-lived, this kind of pain still deserves proper management to support a smoother recovery.
Your plan should reflect your priorities, not a generic template. We start by talking through what matters most to you — whether that is sleeping through the night, eating more comfortably, or getting back to a hobby — and we set clear goals together.
From there, we record your starting point and track how things change over time. Many patients find it helpful to keep a brief pain diary, noting when pain worsens, when breakthrough pain happens, and what seems to help. That information shapes the next adjustment to your plan.
We also offer telemedicine check-ins, so we can review your progress and refine your treatment without you needing to travel. For many of our patients, that flexibility makes a real difference.
Cancer pain is personal, and our assessment reflects that. Before we agree on any plan, we take time to understand your pain in detail, your wider health, and what matters most to you. Our assessment looks at:
A simple 0–10 rating where 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain imaginable. We use this consistently to track changes and adjust treatment.
We watch for warning signs that point to something more serious — infections, treatment complications, or new symptoms that need urgent review.
If your pain has nerve-related features, we use validated screening tools to identify it accurately, so you receive the right kind of treatment.
We review your full medication history, including any over-the-counter remedies and supplements, to identify interactions and choose the safest options.
We ask how pain is affecting your sleep, mood, and daily activities, because pain that disrupts these is often the most worth treating.
Most importantly, we ask what you want from treatment — mobility, sleep, or relief from emotional distress — and shape your plan around those goals.
Cancer pain rarely sits with a single specialist, which is why our approach is multidisciplinary by design. Our consultants and specialist nursing team work together to build a personalised plan for you, drawing on the right expertise at each stage of your treatment.
Where you are already under the care of an NHS team, we work in close partnership with them. Shared care and continuity matter — your private treatment with us should complement, not duplicate, what you receive elsewhere. We coordinate with your existing clinicians so that prescriptions, scans, and care decisions flow smoothly between services.
All of this is underpinned by clear governance, so you can feel confident that your care is being managed and monitored to a high standard at every stage.
Safe pain management depends on the work that happens behind the scenes as much as on the prescription itself. Our multidisciplinary team takes an active role in keeping your treatment effective and safe. That includes:
For patients who cannot, or prefer not to, travel, our UK-wide telemedicine service brings expert cancer pain care directly to you. Here is what you can access from home:
Your video consultation takes place over a secure platform from anywhere in the UK, with full audio and video. You will receive a confirmation email with your appointment time and a simple link to join — no software to download. Sessions typically last 30 to 45 minutes and cover the same ground as an in-person review: pain assessment, medication review, treatment adjustments, and any onward planning. A written summary is sent to you afterwards for your records, and shared with your GP or NHS team where appropriate.
If medication is prescribed during your consultation, we send the prescription electronically to a pharmacy of your choice, ready for collection or delivery. There is no paperwork to wait for and no separate trip to the clinic.
We schedule regular telemedicine check-ins to track how your treatment is working over time. These short appointments make it easy to fine-tune your plan as your needs change, without you needing to travel for every review.
If your pain changes or your treatment needs adjusting between scheduled appointments, we offer rapid follow-up consultations. Most patients can be seen within one to two working days, by phone, video, or in person depending on what is needed. For more complex or escalating symptoms, we coordinate directly with your NHS team to arrange the right level of support without delay.
For patients who would benefit from care at home, we provide home and mobile therapy services across the UK. A member of our team can deliver IV infusion therapies in your own home, support medication management, and coordinate closely with your community and palliative care teams. Each visit includes a safety check, consent review, and clear after-care guidance.
Non-pharmacological therapies are not a substitute for medical care — but used thoughtfully alongside it, they can ease pain, reduce anxiety, and help patients feel more in control of daily life. The evidence supporting these approaches has grown considerably in recent years, and we draw on therapies with the strongest clinical support.
Movement is one of the cornerstones of pain management for cancer patients. Maintaining mobility and strength through gentle, paced exercise can significantly improve both physical and emotional wellbeing. The aim is steady progress — keeping you active without overexerting.
Heat and cold therapies are simple, effective home-based options for managing pain. Heat helps relax tense muscles, while cold reduces inflammation and numbs sharper pain. Both can be used at home with a hot water bottle, ice pack, or specialist wrap.
Avoid applying heat or cold directly over areas where there is a tumour, as this can worsen symptoms or interfere with treatment. Take particular care if your skin is fragile, broken, or healing.
Mind-body techniques can help with managing pain, reducing anxiety, and improving sleep. We often draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help patients work with the emotional side of pain, alongside meditation, guided imagery, and breathing techniques that promote relaxation. We also share specific relaxation exercises designed to support sleep, which is one of the most important and most undervalued tools in pain management.
Some patients choose to use homeopathic remedies as part of their wider supportive care during cancer treatment. We discuss these options with you alongside your other care, considering your symptoms, your medical history, and your fitness with your hospital treatment. As with everything we offer, the focus is on your comfort and wellbeing throughout your journey.
Starting care with us should feel straightforward, not stressful. We have shaped each stage of the journey to make that the case, from the first conversation through to long-term care.
Your first appointment is the start of your personalised care journey, in person at our London clinic or via telemedicine — whichever suits you best. Bring or send any relevant medical records ahead of time: your diagnosis, previous treatment summaries, and a current medication list. The appointment usually lasts 30–60 minutes, with one of our integrative medicine consultants, who will review your history and pain experience and discuss the options that fit your situation.
After your assessment, we put together a personalised care plan based on your goals, medical history, and preferences. We walk you through it, explain the reasoning behind each element, and answer any questions before anything begins.
All fees are outlined clearly after your consultation and include medical oversight and safety monitoring. Receipts are available for insurance or reimbursement claims. Please contact our team for further information. Whether you visit our London clinic, consult with us online, or arrange care at home, we will help you find the right starting point.
Where integrative therapies may support the management of pain. This focus shifts entirely to comfort and quality of life. Anticipatory medicine plans allow us to manage symptoms proactively rather than reactively, and syringe drivers — small devices that deliver steady doses of medication — are often coordinated with community palliative care teams. We work alongside families and their hospital treatments through each stage, with the patient’s comfort, dignity, and wishes at the centre of every decision.
Some pain treatments can cause side effects of their own. We help patients manage these alongside medical care, often using gentler complementary approaches. Common areas include support for digestive constipation; nausea relief, bodily strength, appetite. Improvement within this has shown lifestyle improvements while keeping the pain controlled.
Take control of your cancer pain with the support of our expert team. We offer personalised care guided by the latest clinical guidelines, with rapid access to a specialist who will work closely with you to design a treatment plan around your needs.
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Follow your prescribed rescue plan and contact your NHS care team for urgent assessment. If your pain is severe or uncontrolled, call 111 for advice or 999 in an emergency.
Yes, always. Your oncologist needs an accurate picture of your pain to make safe treatment decisions and to identify any new symptoms that need investigating. Tell them what you are feeling, when it started, and how it is affecting your daily life. Pain that is reported early is usually easier to manage — and your oncologist may also refer you to a specialist pain or palliative care team if needed.
Yes. Palliative care teams specialise in managing complex pain and other symptoms at all stages of cancer, not only at the end of life. If you are under the care of a palliative care team, they will work with your oncology team to provide the right medication and adjust it as your needs change.
Pain at advanced stages often results from tumour growth, nerve injury, or inflammation. It usually needs proactive, combined medical and supportive management, drawing on several treatment approaches at once.
Morphine is prescribed based on the severity of your pain and how well it has responded to other treatments — not on the stage of your cancer. Doses are carefully calculated and reviewed regularly by your clinicians.
Pain and symptom medications can be delivered through a syringe driver, which provides a steady dose throughout the day. The exact medications used vary according to need and are prescribed by your NHS clinical team.
Cancer pain can result from tumour pressure, inflammation, nerve injury, or the effects of treatment. Managing it well usually requires a combination of approaches working together.
