CARDIOVASCULAR, PULMONARY, AND CANCER REHABILITATION .3. CANCER REHABILITATION

This self-directed learning module highlights several important rehabi litation aspects in the care of persons with cancer, It is part of the chapter on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and cancer rehabilitation in th e Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and tra inees in physical medicine and rehabilitation, This article discusses the organization of a cancer rehabilitation team, unique rehabilitatio n 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