Pain is one of the most common symptoms experienced by cancer patients. It can be a dull throbbing, a sharp shooting stab, or even a burning sensation. If left untreated this pain can affect the patient’s quality of life. It can be physically and emotionally exhausting. It can also lead to depression, anxiety, and stress which adversely affect the patient’s condition.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has spared none. But it has been more brutal to people who are in an immunocompromised state. For example, cancer patients have weakened immune system. This makes them all the more susceptible to COVID-19 infection, especially when they visit hospital for follow-up or clinical procedures.
Srilatha, a 49 years old lady, was diagnosed with stomach cancer with stage 4 malignancy. While she was undergoing her treatment with an onco-specialist in Bangalore, she was suffering with severe side effects. She complained of abdominal pain, nausea, vomits, and body pains. She was unable to consume anything orally and was put on intravenous fluids.
