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Title Cancer rehabilitation principles and practice / edited by Michael D. Stubblefield, Michael W. O'Dell
Published New York : Demos Medical, ©2009

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Description 1 online resource (xxx, 1093 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
Contents Principles of cancer and cancer treatment -- Introduction to evaluation and treatment of malignancy -- Medical complications of cancer and their treatment -- Pain in cancer -- Neurologic and neuromuscular complications of cancer -- Musculoskeletal complications of cancer -- General topics in cancer rehabilitation -- Specific diagnoses in cancer -- Special topics in cancer rehabilitation
Summary This new comprehensive reference provides a state-of-the-art overview of the principles of cancer care and best practices for restoring function and quality of life to cancer survivors. Authored by some of the world leading cancer rehabilitation experts and oncology specialists, the principles section provides primer level discussions of the various cancer types and their assessment and management. The practice section thoroughly explores the identification, evaluation, and treatment of specific impairments and disabilities that result from cancer and the treatment of cancer. This groundbreakin
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Cancer -- Patients -- Rehabilitation.
Neoplasms -- therapy
Neoplasms -- complications
Neoplasms -- diagnosis
Pain Management
MEDICAL -- Oncology.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Cancer.
Cancer -- Patients -- Rehabilitation
Form Electronic book
Author Stubblefield, Michael D
O'Dell, Michael W
ISBN 9781935281382
1935281380