Cardiovascular, pulmonary, and cancer rehabilitation .3. Cancer rehabilitation

This self-directed learning module highlights several important rehabilitation aspects in the care of persons with cancer, It is part of the chapter on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and cancer rehabilitation in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation, This article discusses the organization of a cancer rehabilitation team, unique rehabilitation issues presented by specific common tumors, and the impact of common complications on successful rehabilitation outcomes. (C) 1996 by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation