Table of Contents

Principles of Cancer and Cancer Treatment: The History of Cancer Rehabilitation; Principles of Neoplasia; Principles of Chemotherapy; Principles of Immunotherapy; Principles of Radiotherapy; Principles of Neurosurgery in Cancer; Principles of Orthopedic Surgery in Cancer; Principles of Breast Surgery in Cancer; Principles of Breast Reconstruction in Cancer; Principles of Spine Imaging in Cancer; Principles of Plexus Imaging in Cancer; Cancer Statistics. Introduction to Evaluation and Treatment of Malignancy: Evaluation and Treatment of Breast Cancer; Evaluation and Treatment of Prostate and Genitourinary Cancer; Evaluation and Treatment of Lung and Bronchus Cancer; Evaluation and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Cancer; Evaluation and Treatment of Melanoma; Evaluation and Treatment of Lymphoma; Evaluation and Treatment of Leukemia and Myelodysplasia; Evaluation and Treatment of Primary Central Nervous System Tumors; Evaluation and Treatment of Gynecologic Cancer; Evaluation and Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer; Evaluation and Treatment of Thyroid Cancer; Evaluation and Treatment of Sarcoma; Evaluation and Treatment of Primary Bone Tumors. Medical Complications of Cancer: Pulmonary Complications of Cancer and Its Treatment; Cardiac Complications of Cancer and Its Treatment; Gastrointestinal Complications of Cancer and Its Treatment; Renal Complications of Cancer and Its Treatment, Endocrine Complications of Cancer and Its Treatment; Hematologic Complications of Cancer and Its Treatment; Infectious Complications of Cancer and Its Treatment; Thromboembolic Complications of Cancer and Its Treatment; Paraneoplastic Complications of Cancer and Its Treatment. Pain in Cancer: Approach to Evaluation of Pain Disorders in the Cancer Patient; Somatic Pain in Cancer; Visceral Pain in Cancer; Neuopathic Pain in Cancer; Non-pharmacologic Pain Management in the Cancer Patient; Pharmacologic Pain Management in the Cancer Patient; Interventional Pain Management in the Cancer Patient; Complementary Therapies for Pain Management in the Cancer Patient. Neurological and Neuromuscular Complications of Cancer: Rehabilitation of Patients with Brain Tumors; Rehabilitation of Patients with Spinal Cord Dysfunction in the Cancer Setting; Radiculopathy in Cancer; Plexopathy in Cancer; Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer; Neuromuscular Junction Disorders in Cancer; Myopathy in Cancer; Motor Neuron Disease in Cancer; Autonomic Dysfunction in Cancer; Electrodiagnosis in Cancer; Intraoperative Neurophysiologic Monitoring in Cancer. Musculoskeletal Complications of Cancer: Spine Disorders in Cancer; Upper Extremity Disorders in Cancer; Lower Extremity Disorders in Cancer; Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome; Graft versus Host Disease; Osteoporosis in Cancer; Bony Metastases. General Topics in Cancer Rehabilitation,: Principles of Physical and Occupational Therapy in Cancer; Therapeutic Modalities in Cancer; Therapeutic Exercise in Cancer; Post-surgical Rehabilitation in Cancer; Nutritional Care of the Cancer Patient; Sexuality Issues in Cancer Rehabiliation; Depression, Anxiety, and Psychosocial Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient; Rehabilitaion of the Pediatric Cancer Patient; Geriatric Issues in Cancer Rehabilitation; Palliative Care of the Cancer Patient; Complementary Therapies in Cancer Rehabilitation. Specific Diagnoses in Cancer Rehabilitation: Balance and Gait Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient; Cancer Related Fatigue; Communication and Swallowing Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient; Bladder Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient; Bowel Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient; Cognitive Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient; Activities of Daily Living in the Cancer Patient; Lymphedema in the Cancer Patient; Special Topics in Cancer Rehabilitation: Metrics in Cancer Rehabilitation; Research Funding Issues and Priorities in Cancer Rehabilitation; Public Policy Issues in Cancer Rehabilitation; Health Maintenance and Screening in Cancer Survivors.

About the Author

Michael D. Stubblefield, MD, Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Medical College of Cornell, New York, New York. University Rehabilitation Medicine Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY||Michael O'Dell, MD, Chief of Clinical Services, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, N

Reviews

Multiple contributors working in the US provide an overview of the principles of cancer care and best practices for restoring function andquality of life to cancer survivors in this reference for medical professionals. Contributors come from various specialties includingphysiatry, oncology, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Coverage progresses from primer level discussion of cancer types and their assessmentand management, to identification, evaluation, and treatment of specific impairments and disabilities that result from both cancer and cancertherapy. Chapters are in sections on principles of cancer and cancer treatments, evaluation and treatment of specific malignancies, medical complications of cancer and their treatment, pain in cancer, neurological and neuromuscular complications of cancer, musculoskeletal complications of cancer, general topics in cancer rehabilitation, specific diagnoses in cancer rehabilitation, and special topics such as funding issues, public policy, and screening. Chapter key point boxes summarize concepts at a glance. The art program offers color and b&w photos, micro images,diagnostic images, and illustrations. - Book News ""As the first true textbook dedicated to cancer rehabilitation, the editors have done an excellent job of organizing the topics and recruiting authoritative authors in the field of cancer rehabilitation. This book is a must-have for clinicians who wish to specialize in cancer rehabilitation.""--Doody's Reviews ""[T]his book is the only source to date to address the topics most pertinent to the emerging arena of cancer rehabilitation in one location. Each chapter highlights ""key-points,"" for a quick overview and provides a thorough list of references for more in-depth study...This book is a milestone and must-have for anyone involved in the care of those with cancer.""--American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, July 2010 ""I must, however, compliment the editors on their chapters and emphasize that Cancer Rehabilitation contains excellent accounts of cancer syndromes causing physical disability and pain, and well-done matched chapters that describe wider therapeutic approaches to help patients with these syndromes. Physical rehabilitation is covered in fine fashion. Cancer Rehabilitation provides an excellent source of wisdom on those issues an oncologist will not find the concepts of pain, physical debility, and related therapeutic approaches so concisely and clearly discussed in many other texts. Cancer Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice meets a high standard in this area."" -Int. J. Radiation Oncology Biol. Phys., Vol. 78, No. 2, p. 636, 2010