title: Life cycle issues affecting cancer rehabilitation.
abstract: Developmental stage of the person with cancer has a profound effect on the rehabilitation plan. Although the issues faced by the very young and the elderly are quite different, the struggle to maintain optimal function is universal. As we continue to see improved survival rates and cures, the need for comprehensive rehabilitative care for all persons experiencing cancer becomes a challenge. Our success in meeting this challenge will be realized in measurable outcomes that will direct future rehabilitative care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Oncology, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA 01199.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: O'Connor
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Blesch
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002657:Child Development; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004493:Education; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012944:Social Support; D015996:Survival Rate