If you are currently (or have in the past) suffering from persistent pain after breast cancer mastectomy surgery, chemo, or other treatments, you know it can be all-encompassing—physically and mentally. You are not alone. Breast cancer surgery has one of the highest rates of persistent pain, but there is hope for breaking the pain cycle and achieving a pain-free recovery.
This is why Dr. James Khan, a world-renowned expert on pain management and breast cancer, is on the show. His esteemed resume includes serving as the Director of the Persistent Breast Cancer Pain Clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital, a national expert in the implantation of Peripheral Nerve Stimulators, Research Lead for the Division of Pain Medicine at the University of Toronto, Co-Director of Research for the Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute, and the list of accomplishments continues. In short, he’s a man with proven solutions.
Tune in to hear Dr. Khan shed light on the holistic strategies that help breast cancer thrivers reclaim comfort and control. To stay updated with his research, please follow him on Instagram.
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Here are some highlights from this Podcast:
- Chronic Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery:
Dr. James explains that about one in three breast cancer patients have long-term pain after surgery. This is caused by nerve damage and stress but is often not talked about enough. - New Ways to Prevent Pain:
Dr. James talks about a study using a simple, safe drug called lidocaine during surgery. It helps calm nerves and may stop long-term pain before it starts. This approach could help people all over the world. - Special Pain Clinic for Breast Cancer Survivors:
Dr. James started a clinic in Canada that helps women manage pain soon after surgery. They can provide treatments that work better and faster by catching pain early. - Pain Relief Without Drugs:
He shares how a device called a Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS) can reduce pain. It uses a tiny wire to send electrical signals to nerves, helping patients manage pain without needing medication. - Speaking Up for Better Pain Care:
Dr. James encourages women to ask their doctors about pain management options, like nerve blocks, physical therapy, and other treatments. Even if it’s been years since surgery, there are still ways to get relief.
