Pain in head and neck cancer survivors in South Africa: A cross-sectional study
Terral Patel,
Nicholas Fung,
Lauren Gardiner
et al.
Abstract:Background: Pain is often a significant symptom in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of pain, factors limiting effective pain management, and whether differences in pain management exist between the public and private health sectors in South Africa in HNC patients after they have completed treatment.Methods: A cross-sectional survey using the Brief Pain Inventory was performed on adults over the age of 18 years treated for HNC of any subsite i… Show more
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