Breast Cancer and Gynecological Cancer Rehabilitation provides clinicians with a concise and accessible resource covering the holistic rehabilitation of breast cancer patients.
This book begins with the epidemiology, genetics and pathophysiology of breast cancer and moves into clinical assessment and treatment options before providing comprehensive coverage of rehabilitation. Containing practical information, best practices and the latest advances and research, this book provides a valuable reference for physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians and residents, as well as occupational therapists and physical therapists.
Table of ContentsSection I- 1. Cascade of disability in Breast Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer-assessment and treatment
- 2. Practice Implementation and Outcomes Measurement
- 3. Exercise while living with Breast and Gynecologic Cancer
- 4. Cancer Related Fatigue in Breast and Gynecologic Cancer
- 5. Nutritional rehabilitation of the Breast and Gynecologic Cancer patient
- 6. A Comprehensive Approach to Psychosocial Distress and Anxiety in Breast and Gynecological Cancer
- 7. Prehabilitation in Breast and Gynecologic Oncology
Section II- 8. Systemic therapy for the Treatment of Breast Cancer
- 9. Principles of Radiation Therapy in Breast Cancer
- 10. Breast Cancer Surgery
- 11. Reconstructive Surgery and Post-Operative Care for Breast Cancer
- 12. Skeletal Metastasis in Breast Cancer
- 13. Shoulder Dysfunction in Breast Cancer
- 14. The role of Interventional Pain Management in Breast Cancer
- 15. Aromatase Inhibitor Musculoskeletal Syndrome
Section III- 16. Systemic Therapy for the Treatment of Gynecologic Malignancies
- 17. Principles of Radiation Therapy in Gynecologic Cancer
- 18. Surgical Gynecologic Oncolcogy
- 19. Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Gynecologic Cancer
Section IV- 20. Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment-Diagnosis, pathogenesis and management
- 21. Lymphedema in Breast and Gynecologic Cancer
- 22. Peripheral Nervous System Involvement in Breast and Gynecologic Cancer
- 23. Inpatient Rehabilitation of Patients with Breast Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer
- 24. Palliative Care and Symptom Management in Breast and Gynecologic Cancer
- 25. Reproductive Issues and Fertility in Breast and Gynecologic Cancer
- 26. Oncology Massage Therapy in Breast and Gynecologic Cancer
