Synopsis

Head/neck cancer patients experience high pain after surgery, putting them at risk for persistent postoperative opioid use. Using a comprehensive CBT-facilitated telehealth platform seems to be beneficial and approachable for head/neck cancer patients (n = 6) to adequately manage pain after surgery, and ultimately taper 100% off post-surgical opioids. Reduction and cessation of new and persistent opioid use after surgery is possible for head/neck cancer patients.

Disclosures

MH, BN, AZ are full-time employees of Lucid Lane, the commercial sponsor of this study.
MH, BN, and AZ receive funding from and have equity in Lucid Lane.
CH is an advisor at Lucid Lane and provides consultations.
The remaining authors have no disclosures.

Shannon Popovich

Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Center

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