Authors: | Stubblefield, M. D.; Custodio, C. M.; Franklin, D. J. |
Article Title: | Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and cancer rehabilitation. 3. Cancer rehabilitation |
Abstract: | This self-directed learning module highlights the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with cancer. It is part of the study guide on cardiac, pulmonary, and cancer rehabilitation in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article reviews medical and rehabilitation issues in patients with various types of cancer. Cases were selected to allow discussion of problems seen in both younger and older patient populations. Identification of common sequelae of cancer and cancer treatments, associated rehabilitation challenges, and appropriate interventions are included. Overall Article Objective: To summarize the medical and rehabilitation issues in patients with various types of cancer. © 2006 by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. |
Keywords: | osteosarcoma; adolescent; aged; aged, 80 and over; fatigue; review; laryngectomy; cisplatin; doxorubicin; treatment planning; chemotherapy; methotrexate; brain radiation; neoplasms; multiple myeloma; pain; breast cancer; radiation; mastectomy; radiotherapy; cancer screening; prostate cancer; lymphedema; psychological aspect; depression; colon cancer; muscle weakness; weakness; anxiety; rehabilitation; speech therapy; massage; convalescence; analgesia; pain assessment; larynx cancer; weight bearing; psychotherapy; spine metastasis; social psychology; brain lymphoma; falling; mantle field radiotherapy; cancer rehabilitation; electrodiagnosis; otorhinolaryngologic diseases; compression therapy; physiotherapist; physical therapy techniques |
Journal Title: | Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
Volume: | 87 |
Issue: | 3 Suppl. |
ISSN: | 0003-9993 |
Publisher: | W.B. Saunders Co. |
Date Published: | 2006-03-01 |
Start Page: | S65 |
End Page: | S71 |
Language: | English |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.apmr.2005.12.009 |
PUBMED: | 16500194 |
PROVIDER: | scopus |
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Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 8" - "Export Date: 4 June 2012" - "CODEN: APMHA" - "Source: Scopus" |