Pain Management

Cancer and pain don’t always go together, but they frequently do.

Dr. Kim Dittus, an oncologist at the UVM Cancer Center, suggests using nonpharmacologic 'integrative' approaches along with medication to manage pain effectively.

We rounded up a list of integrative therapies and explain what they are, why they work, and where to find them.

CAR T uses the body’s immune system to fight cancer.

Approved by the FDA in 2017 for a variety of blood cancers, CAR T-cell therapy induces a “complete response” — where no remaining cancer is detectable — in 50 to 80 percent of patients treated with it, depending on the cancer type.

Do you find it difficult at times to access or afford food or other necessities?

Farm Shares for Health provides free access to fresh Vermont produce. If eligible, you will choose from a list of local farms in northern and central VT and will be signed up as a member of their summer Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program.

Family members and friends provide critical care to patients with cancer.

For caregiver resources, visit our new caregiver resources webpage. You can also help us better understand who our caregivers are and what services they need by participating in our caregiver survey. 

Inflammation is a double-edged sword. It helps fight infection, but sometimes overstays its welcome and becomes chronic.

Asparagus contains Vitamin C and E and phenols that can help reduce chronic inflammation.

Events Coming Up:

Free Lake Monsters Baseball Tickets!

We're teaming up with the Vermont Lake Monsters to give away 500 tickets to our UVM Cancer Center patients and their caregivers, family, and friends. Fill out this form to claim your tickets to the game of your choice:

• SUNDAY, JUNE 18: Father's Day (5:05 p.m.) or
• FRIDAY, JULY 14: Breast Cancer Awareness (6:35 p.m.)

The fine print: first come, first served; reserve up to 4 tickets per person; deadline to complete the form: May 23.

This festival on Sunday, August 6 will raise money for the Vermont Respite House. And, on Saturday, August 5, Dragonheart Vermont will sponsor a morning of free paddling for all those living with and beyond cancer. 

Friday, September 29, 2023 is the 26th annual conference. It's free, hybrid (in-person and virtual), open to the public and brings together clinicians, patients, and community members for a day of learning.