Leva provides a dedicated cancer pain service for individuals coping with ongoing pain caused by cancer itself or as a result of treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery. Our care focuses on easing persistent discomfort, reducing pain flare-ups, and helping patients maintain daily function and comfort through clinically supervised medical cannabis treatment.
Each care plan is guided by experienced consultants and clinical nurses who assess pain patterns, symptom changes, and individual tolerance over time, allowing treatment to be adjusted as needs evolve. As the UK’s first CQC-registered online pain clinic, we offer secure access to regulated care trusted by more than 3,000 patients, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, continuity of care, and measurable clinical outcomes. So join our team today!
Lisa’s Journey: How She Eases Her Cancer Pain
This case study shows how patient Lisa, living with cancer pain, was helped through personalised medical, physical, and emotional care.
Patient background
A 60-year-old patient, Lisa, joined us to manage ongoing cancer pain two years after diagnosis. Daily discomfort was affecting comfort, movement, and the ability to enjoy everyday moments.
The challenge
Existing painkillers were no longer giving enough relief. Along with physical pain, there were growing concerns about future care and long-term pain control.
How Leva helped
A specialist consultant doctor completed a full medication review and adjusted the cancer pain medical cannabis treatment in the UK to better suit the patient’s needs. Clear guidance was provided, along with a discussion around possible future options to manage chronic pain.
Physical support
A physiotherapist introduced simple, at-home exercises to help reduce stiffness and bone pain. Practical advice on using heat and cold packs while resting was also shared to ease discomfort.
Emotional support
Sessions with a psychologist focused on talking through pain-related worries and future concerns, offering reassurance and structured support.
Outcome
With coordinated care, the patient, Lisa, experienced better pain control, improved comfort, and emotional support through every stage of cancer pain management.
Meet our clinical team
Dr Charlotte Small
Consultant in Pain Medicine
Dr Arun Bhaskar
Consultant in Pain Medicine
Dr Sarah Aturia
Consultant in Pain Medicine
Dr Alifia Tameem
Consultant in Pain Medicine
How your journey works
Pain management's a journey. We'll be by your side.
1.
Share your pain experience with us
Complete our short form to help us understand your pain. We'll match you with the right pain expert.
You’ll be able to speak to us to learn more about what to expect and ask questions.
Free
2.
We'll create a pain management plan together
You’ll meet your Consultant online for the first time. They’ll take the time to understand how pain affects your life and what you’d like to achieve.
You'll discover all of the options available to you - including treatments not available on the NHS.
Together you'll create a plan that goes beyond medication to help you live your life better.
£15 one-time fee
3.
Access everything you need
You’ll get access to the tools, advice and prescriptions you need. You’ll learn how to build healthy new habits and understand your pain.
Discover how you can achieve the things you didn’t think were possible.
Price depends on treatment plan
BBC-Reported UK Cannabis Cancer Pain Study
Emerging research supports the idea that medical cannabis can help with cancer pain in real-world settings. A study reported by BBC News found that in 358 adults with cancer, medicinal cannabis helped reduce pain and cut down the number of drugs patients were taking, especially when THC and CBD were balanced in the cancer pain medical cannabis treatment in the UK. Researchers described it as a safe and effective complementary option alongside other pain medications.
What Causes Cancer Pain?
Tumour pressure: As cancer grows, it can press on nerves, organs, or bones, creating constant or sharp pain that worsens with movement or changes in position.
Nerve involvement: When cancer affects or damages nerves, pain may feel burning, tingling, or shooting, and can persist even when the body is at rest.
Bone damage: Cancers that spread to bones can weaken them, leading to deep aching pain, tenderness, and discomfort during standing, walking, or simple daily movements.
Inflammation in tissues: Cancer can cause nearby tissues to become inflamed, leading to swelling, soreness, and pain that builds up over time.
Reduced mobility: Limited movement due to illness can cause muscle stiffness and joint pain, adding to overall discomfort and increasing pain during routine activities.
Key Symptoms of Cancer Pain
Chronic pain: Dull or throbbing pain is an ongoing type of discomfort that may become worse over time and can vary based on your daily level of activity.
Shooting pain/pinpoint pain: Sudden, sharp stabbing sensations that occur quickly and intermittently with movement, pressure, or postural changes are some of the most extreme forms of discomfort.
Burning or tingling pain: A nerve-related pain that can spread to other parts of the body (typically as burning, tingling, or an electrical shock) creates discomfort and can be a source for further pain.
Pain during movement: Pain may increase during walking, sitting, or changing position. In many cases, it can also continue during rest or sleep, making daily tasks harder to manage.
Increased sensitivity: Increased sensitivity to touch, pressure, and/or temperature on areas of the body that are affected by chronic debilitating conditions can create additional pain from all areas affected.
How does Medical Cannabis Work on it?
At our cancer therapy medical cannabis clinic in the UK, treatment focuses on how cannabis-based medicines interact with the body to reduce cancer pain and related symptoms under specialist care.
Interaction with the endocannabinoid system: Medical cannabis interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which regulates pain and inflammation. By supporting this system, treatment can help calm overactive pain signals commonly experienced by people living with cancer.
Reduction of pain signal transmission: The active compounds in cannabis, mainly THC and CBD, attach to CB1 receptors in the brain and spinal cord. This reduces the speed of pain signal transmission, making cancer-related pain feel less severe.
Anti-inflammatory effects: Cancer and cancer treatments often cause inflammation that worsens pain. CBD interacts with CB2 receptors, helping reduce inflammation around tumours or damaged tissues.
Enhanced response to other pain medications: Medical cannabis may improve how the body responds to opioids and other analgesics. This can allow lower doses of conventional painkillers, reducing side effects like nausea, constipation, or dependency.
Relief from related symptoms: Beyond direct pain control, cannabis helps with symptoms that increase pain perception, such as anxiety, insomnia, nausea, and muscle spasms, creating overall comfort and a better quality of life for cancer patients.
Apart from cancer pain, we also support patients with other long-term pain conditions, including CRPS, endometriosis, and care delivered through our Ehlers-Danlos syndrome medical cannabis clinic in the UK. Book a consultation to explore your treatment options with our clinical team today!
Typical treatment plan costs (inc. medical cannabis)
To give you an idea of prices when calculated daily.
~£1.10
For continued clinical support
~£5.03
For medical cannabis (if prescribed)
You won't actually pay daily. This number is made up of:
✔️ £79 every 3 months for Leva Clinic
✔️ £150 average a month to pharmacy
FAQs About Cancer Pain Medical Cannabis Treatment
