Cancer affects more than just the body, it touches every part of a person’s life, from physical comfort to emotional well-being. At Spine Medicine and Surgery of Long Island, we understand how deeply cancer-related pain can interfere with healing, dignity, and daily life.
That’s why we’re proud to welcome Dr. Marissa Catalanotto, a dedicated and highly trained specialist in pain management, to our team, with a special focus on cancer-related pain.
Meet Dr. Marissa Catalanotto: Focused on Relief, Rooted in Compassion
Dr. Catalanotto brings not only deep clinical expertise but also a patient-first approach that aligns perfectly with our mission. Her background in interventional pain management and her passion for helping cancer patients find comfort and quality of life make her an invaluable addition to our care team.
Her approach goes beyond prescribing medications, she partners with patients to create individualized care plans that may include:
- Neuromodulation techniques, such as spinal cord stimulation, to block pain signals at the source.
- Intrathecal drug delivery systems, which provide targeted pain relief with lower medication doses and fewer side effects.
- Vertebral augmentation procedures, like kyphoplasty, to stabilize fractures and relieve pain from spinal metastases
“My goal is to help patients live better, not just longer,” says Dr. Catalanotto. “When we relieve pain, we give people back moments that matter.”
Understanding Cancer-Related Pain: It’s More Than Just Discomfort
Pain from cancer or its treatments can take many forms:
- Tumor pressure on bones or nerves
- Post-surgical or post-radiation nerve pain
- Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy
- Bone metastasis pain
- Chronic inflammation from the cancer itself
This type of pain can be complex and persistent, and it’s often under-treated.
But it doesn’t have to be.
With the right strategies, including both interventional and supportive techniques, patients can experience meaningful relief and improved quality of life, even in advanced stages of cancer.
A New Layer of Support for Patients and Families
We know cancer care involves a whole team, and we’re proud to now offer a dedicated pain specialist who can work closely with oncologists, surgeons, palliative care providers, and families.
Whether a patient is undergoing active treatment, living with metastatic disease, or in survivorship, pain management is a vital part of whole-person care.
Dr. Catalanotto’s expertise allows us to offer:
- Comprehensive pain evaluations
- Gentle procedural options for frail or immunocompromised patients
- Respectful, supportive communication every step of the way
Ready to Help: Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Catalanotto
If you or a loved one is facing cancer-related pain, you don’t have to suffer in silence, and you don’t have to wait. Dr. Marissa Catalanotto is now accepting new patients and would be honored to be part of your care team.
Because Every Moment Matters
Pain relief is more than comfort, it’s about restoring dignity, independence, and connection. We are honored to support our patients through some of life’s most difficult journeys, and we’re proud to have Dr. Catalanotto leading the way in cancer pain care.
