Rehabilitation in Cancer Care

by Rankin, Jane; Robb, Karen; Murtagh, Nicki; Cooper, Jill; Lewis, Sian

• ISBN13: 9781405159975
• ISBN10: 1405159979
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-22
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

Rehabilitation in Cancer Care is an essential clinical resource for all Allied Health Professionals working within or entering this specialist area. It provides practical guidance for the rehabilitation of people with cancer or those receiving palliative care. As well as explaining the key skills required at every stage of the cancer journey, the book specifically offers advice on diagnosis, treatment, management and effective interventions. Furthermore the role of each member of the interdisciplinary team is clearly explained at each stage, as is the importance of team work and holistic care. Section 1 introduces the reader to the rationale for the rehabilitation of people with cancer or those receiving palliative care, Section 2 looks at the multi-professional management of common cancers and Section 3 looks at symptom management.

Author Biography

Jane Rankin is Lead Cancer Physiotherapist for the Cancer Centre, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast, UK.
Dr Karen Robb is Consultant Oncology Physiotherapist at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, UK.
Nicola Murtagh is Head of Therapies for The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London and Surrey, UK.
Jill Cooper is Head Occupational Therapist for The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, London and Surrey, UK.
Sian Lewis is Macmillan Clinical Lead Dietitian for Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Oncology and Palliative Care

Ch 1. Introduction to Oncology and Palliative Care

Ch 2. The Role of Rehabilitation in Oncology and Palliative Care

Section 2: The Multi-professional Management of Specific Tumour Types

Ch 3. Breast Cancer and Associated Conditions

Ch 4. Lung Cancer and Associated Conditions

Ch 5. Neurological Tumours and Associated Conditions

Ch 6. Haematological Conditions

Ch 7. Head and Neck Cancer and Associated Conditions

Ch 8. Musculo-skeletal Tumours and Associated Conditions

Ch 9. Gastro-intestinal Tumours

Ch 10. Genito-urinary Tumours

Section 3: Symptom Management

Ch 11. Lymphoedema Management

Ch 12. Cancer Related Fatigue Management

Ch 13. Pain Management

Ch 14. Dyspnoea/Breathlessness Management

Ch 15. Maintaining Mental Health

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