OBJECTIVES:
* To pilot test a questionnaire measuring the collection of the following data from patients with newly diagnosed head and neck cancer: head and neck cancer-related symptoms, general demographics, pain control, general symptoms, mood, smoking and drinking history, and quality of life.
* To identify questions that may be unclear or difficult for patients to understand.
* To determine the time required for each patient to complete the questionnaire and assess the feasibility and burden to the patient.
* To determine the baseline incidence of symptoms and psychosocial issues in these patients.
OUTLINE: Patients complete a timed questionnaire comprising questions of head and neck symptoms, demographic information, pain control, symptom control, mood, smoking and drinking history, and anxiety and depression under the supervision of the investigator.
