Long-term opioid use in patients treated with head and neck intensity-modulated radiotherapy.

Lucian ZhaoDominic H MoonVladimir AvkshtolCaitlin H SiropaidesStephanie TerauchiAndrew T DayBaran D SumerRandall HughesDavid J Sher

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2022)

Our institutional analysis has shown that a substantial amount of head and neck cancer survivors are chronically dependent on opioids following radiotherapy. We have identified a cohort at highest risk for long-term use, for whom early interventions should be targeted.

Keyphrases

early stage
locally advanced
radiation therapy
radiation induced
chronic pain
young adults
pain management
cancer therapy
drug delivery
rectal cancer
childhood cancer