Pain Management & Palliative Care

About Our Pain & Palliative Care Department

When someone we love is in pain, every other priority fades. Severe cancer pain, breathlessness that medication isn't controlling, persistent nausea, exhaustion that won't lift, the weight of caring for a parent or partner with a serious illness — these are some of the hardest experiences a family can go through, and you don't have to face them alone. The Pain & Palliative Care Department at THANC Hospital in Kilpauk, Chennai is here to make life livable again. We see patients for cancer pain across all stages of treatment (not only end-of-life — palliative care begins early and often), chronic non-cancer pain that hasn't responded to standard care, neuropathic pain (burning, shooting, electric-shock-type pain from nerve damage), post-surgical pain that's lasted longer than expected, fibromyalgia and complex regional pain syndromes, breathlessness from advanced lung disease or heart failure, persistent nausea and appetite loss, fatigue affecting basic daily life, and the emotional and family-support needs that come with serious illness. Many of our patients are referred by their oncology, surgical, or medical teams; others come directly because nothing else has worked.

Our approach is multidisciplinary and gentle. Pain control combines evidence-based medication (using the WHO pain ladder properly, including safe opioid use where indicated), nerve blocks and selected interventional procedures, lifestyle and movement guidance, and complementary support. Beyond pain, we manage symptoms like breathlessness, nausea, constipation, and insomnia — small things that make a huge difference to daily comfort. Family conversations about goals of care, advance directives, and home-care planning are part of every relationship — never rushed, always honest. For patients in the final stages, we focus on dignity, comfort, and making sure both the patient and family feel supported and not alone, with home care guidance and family counselling available — all under one roof, senior consultant-led, with a written estimate before any procedure so cost is never a hidden burden on top of everything else. Please consult our team if your pain isn't controlled despite ongoing treatment, you're caring for someone with a serious illness and feel overwhelmed, you've been told nothing more can be done medically but want comfort and quality of life optimised, you need help thinking through advance care decisions, or you simply need someone to walk alongside you and your family through this. Located in central Chennai with easy access from across Tamil Nadu, we offer compassionate, transparent, and affordable pain and palliative care — with privacy, dignity, and human connection at every visit.

When to Consult Our Pain & Palliative Care Team

Early evaluation leads to better outcomes. Speak to our team if you notice any of these:

Why Choose THANC for Pain & Palliative Care

• Dedicated pain and palliative care specialists.
• Interventional pain procedures where medication is not enough.
• Integrated oncology, surgery, and family support.
• Focus on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Transparent pricing for consultations and procedures.

Procedures & Treatments

Explore the full range of surgical and day-care procedures performed at THANC Hospital, Chennai, across every ENT and head-neck sub-speciality.

Specialized Pain & Palliative Care Services

We Provide Specialized Care for All Age Groups

From adults to elderly patients, we deliver personalized pain and palliative care tailored to individual needs and medical conditions.

• Experienced palliative care specialists
• Compassionate communication
• Family-centered care planning
• Continuous monitoring and support

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