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Cancer Pain Management Center

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Cancer Pain Management Center

The Pain Management Center offers a comprehensive range of services for patients with acute or chronic pain. Through the combined expertise of a multispecialty team of pain specialists, Stanford offers the most advanced treatment options currently available, in a supportive, compassionate environment.

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Care and Treatment

Treatments and Procedures for Pain

Acupuncture

A procedure that involves inserting needles in specific points on the body to manipulate and stimulate those areas.

Brachial plexus block

An injection of a dose of local anesthetic into the neck, above the collarbone or into the upper arm, for treatment of chronic arm and shoulder pain.

Epidural steroid injections

Types of injections of corticosteroid medications into the area around the spinal nerves (epidural space) to reduce inflammation of the nerve and disc. Options include caudal epidural, interlaminar epidural, transforaminal epidural, and translaminar epidural.

Gasserian ganglion block

This procedure administers a dose of local anesthetics directly to the bundle of nerves that supply sensation to the face and scalp.

Hypogastric plexus block

The administration of pain killing medication near the collection of nerves located near the lower part of your abdomen, to relieve chronic pelvic pain.

Implanted epidural portal

An implanted port, which allows pain medication to be injected into the epidural space of the spine over a longer-term, ongoing period.

Intrathecal catheter placement

An implanted device which allows pain medication to be delivered directly into the intrathecal space in the spine.

Intrathecal programmable pump placement

An implanted medical device to deliver medication directly into spinal fluid to provide relief from chronic pain, including severe spasticity of spinal cord origin.

Intravenous lidocaine infusion

An intravenous infusion of lidocaine and related medications to help manage certain types of pain. 

Medications for pain

Medication therapy may include one or more types of medications to treat different aspects of pain.

Microelectrode nerve stimulation

Microelectrode nerve simulation involves implanting a tiny electrode near an area affected by pain. The electrode emits signals controlled by the patient via a small pacemaker-like device. These electrical signals produce a tingling sensation in the area, blocking the perception of pain.

Occipital nerve block

An intravenous procedure to administer medication into the back of the head.

Peripheral nerve block

Depending on the location of the pain, a nerve block is used to diagnose and/or manage pain for a variety of conditions.

Psychological therapy

Pain can hinder a normal, productive life. Psychological evaluation and treatment can help individuals develop specific skills to cope pain and increase their quality of life.

Rehabilitation therapies

Spinal cord stimulation

A procedure that uses an electrical current to treat chronic pain in the back, arms or legs by sending electrical pulses to the spinal cord.

Temporary epidural catheter

A temporary tube placed into the epidural space in your spine, allowing for the injection of pain management medication for a defined period of time, typically less than two weeks.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

TENS is a procedure in which electrodes placed on a persons back give off an electric signal that stimulates nerve cells through the skin. The numb-like feeling that results can help some people overcome pain.

Partnering for Excellence
Stanford Cancer Institute
The Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Network is part of the Stanford Cancer Institute, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center.

For Patients

PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT

  • Bring your photo ID and Insurance Card
  • Maps, directions, parking, public transit options, and contact information

MEDICAL RELEASE

Please fax the Medical Record Release Form to your new patient coordinator. The medical release form is an authorization form for external facilities to release medical records to Stanford Health Care.  

International Patients
Phone: +1 650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org

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650-723-6238

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PHYSICIAN HELPLINE

Phone: 1-866-742-4811
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.

You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.

 

HOW TO REFER

Mail or fax a completed consultation request form with relevant clinic notes and diagnostic study results to:

Stanford University Pain Management Center
450 Broadway Street (MC 5340)
Redwood City, CA 94063

Fax: 650-320-9443

  • Send referrals online
  • Place radiology and lab orders
  • View referral status
  • Access medical records

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To request an appointment by phone, call:

Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center
650-723-6238

Advanced Medicine Center Building
650-498-6000