Prevalence, patterns, and impact of myofascial pain in patients with head and neck cancer after cancer treatment - a single-center cross-sectional study in India.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Head and neck cancer is the seventh most prevalent cancer, with over 660,000 new cases and 325,000 annual fatalities, accounting for 30% of all cancer cases. Chronic cancer-related pain affects 15-75% of patients, with myofascial pain being especially common in those with head and neck cancers, ranging from 11.9 to 44.8%. Surgery and radiotherapy, the primary treatments for these cancers, contribute to myofascial pain development. Additionally, head and neck cancer patients face higher psychological distress, with rates up to 50%. This study estimates the prevalence, topography of the musculoskeletal group, and emotional impact of myofascial pain in terms of depression in patients three months post-treatment, emphasizing early diagnosis for improved quality of life.

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SUBMITTER: Praveen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12012951 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature