Examination of Predictors of Pain at 12 Months Postdiagnosis in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors.

Objective: Pain following the completion of treatment is important but has received less attention in the head and neck cancer (HNC) literature. The present study sought to examine the prevalence and predictors of pain measured 12 months postdiagnosis and its impact on HNC-specific health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in 1038 HNC survivors.

Study Design: Prospective observational study.