Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and cancer rehabilitation. 4. Oncologic rehabilitation

This self-directed learning module highlights the treatment and rehabilitat ion of patients with cancer by means of a case study format. It is part of the chapter on cardiac, pulmonary, and cancer rehabilitation in the Self-Di rected Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physi cal medicine and rehabilitation. This article reviews medical and rehabilit ation issues in patients with various types of cancer. Cases were selected to cover problems seen in both younger and older patient populations. Ident ification of common sequelae of cancer and cancer treatments, associated re habilitation challenges, and appropriate interventions are included. Overall Article Objective: To summarize the medical and rehabilitation issu es in patients with various types of cancer.