title: Cardiovascular, pulmonary, and cancer rehabilitation. 3. Cancer rehabilitation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Rehabilitation Center of Fairfield County, Bridgeport CT 06610, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Brennan
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: DePompolo
authors.forename: F H
authors.initials: FH
authors.lastname: Garden
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010810:Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome