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One hundred and four chemotherapy patients were assessed using the numerical rating scale to evaluate pain severity. Data on demographic characteristics, chemotherapy regimens and pain management strategies were collected.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n Of 104 patients, 54% were female and 46% were male. Pain scores indicated mild (45%), moderate (28%) and severe pain (10%) levels, with females reporting higher pain scores than males. Cancer staging revealed that 15% of patients were in Stage I, 20% in Stage II, 40% in Stage III and 25% in Stage IV. Pain intensity correlated with cancer progression, with severe pain predominantly observed in Stage III and IV patients. Individualised pain management using weak-to-moderate analgesics was effective in reducing pain intensity, though advanced-stage patients required stronger opioid-based interventions.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n Effective pain management tailored to individual pain levels significantly improved patient comfort. 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