Physical therapy for the cancer patient

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Physical therapy for the cancer patient

edited by Charles L. McGarvey III

(Clinics in physical therapy / editorial board, Otto D. Payton ... [et al.])

Churchill Livingstone, 1990

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

A presentation of the physical therapy techniques used in the rehabilitation of patients with cancer in the lung, breast, head and neck, and patients with leukaemia, lymphoma and sarcoma. This book also discusses the quality of life issues in regard to the side effects of chemotherapy and surgical intervention.

Table of Contents

  • Basic oncology
  • rehabilitation of the lung cancer patient
  • rehabilitation of the head and neck cancer patient
  • rehabilitation of the breast cancer patient
  • rehabilitation of the leukemia
  • lymphoma patient
  • rehabilitation of the sarcoma patient
  • psychosocial issues
  • impact on care
  • care of the terminally ill: hospice, home and extended care facilities
  • research in cancer rehabilitation.

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