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Impairments and disability in cancer patients can be caused by the disease process or by its treatment, including the effects of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. The prevalence of all cancers, with an estimated 1.4 million new cases in 2006, the development of new treatment options, and improved outcomes have created a constantly growing population of cancer survivors whose function and quality of life have been affected by their diagnoses. This article reviews the theoretical framework, clinical interventions, and research initiatives pertinent to providing rehabilitation services for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer.
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Terapia Combinada/tendências , Neoplasias/reabilitação , Dor/etiologia , Qualidade de Vida , Terapia Combinada/efeitos adversos , Terapia Combinada/métodos , Humanos , Metástase Neoplásica/fisiopatologia , Metástase Neoplásica/terapia , Neoplasias/mortalidade , Neoplasias/terapia , Manejo da Dor , Taxa de SobrevidaRESUMO
UNLABELLED: This self-directed learning module highlights the treatment and rehabilitation of patients with cancer. It is part of the study guide on cardiac, pulmonary, and cancer rehabilitation in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article reviews medical and rehabilitation issues in patients with various types of cancer. Cases were selected to allow discussion of problems seen in both younger and older patient populations. Identification of common sequelae of cancer and cancer treatments, associated rehabilitation challenges, and appropriate interventions are included. OVERALL ARTICLE OBJECTIVE: To summarize the medical and rehabilitation issues in patients with various types of cancer.
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Neoplasias/terapia , Adolescente , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Eletrodiagnóstico , Feminino , Humanos , Laringectomia/efeitos adversos , Linfedema/diagnóstico , Linfedema/etiologia , Linfedema/terapia , Masculino , Mastectomia/efeitos adversos , Debilidade Muscular/diagnóstico , Debilidade Muscular/etiologia , Debilidade Muscular/reabilitação , Neoplasias/complicações , Neoplasias/diagnóstico , Otorrinolaringopatias/etiologia , Otorrinolaringopatias/reabilitação , Dor/etiologia , Dor/reabilitação , Radioterapia/efeitos adversos , Radioterapia/psicologiaRESUMO
UNLABELLED: This self-directed learning module highlights the role of cancer-related fatigue in the rehabilitation of people with oncology diagnoses. It is part of the chapter on cardiac, pulmonary, and cancer rehabilitation in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article identifies the most common causes and features of cancer-related fatigue and presents a general approach and specific recommendations for appropriate intervention. OVERALL ARTICLE OBJECTIVE: To equip physiatrists to evaluate and treat the common problem of cancer-related fatigue in patients with oncologic diagnoses.
