Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation
- 1st Edition - June 20, 2024
- Latest edition
- Editor: Adrian Cristian
- Language: English
Edited by cancer rehabilitation specialist Dr. Adrian Cristian, Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation provides clinicians with a concise and accessible resource covering the holis… Read more
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Description
Description
Edited by cancer rehabilitation specialist Dr. Adrian Cristian, Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation provides clinicians with a concise and accessible resource covering the holistic rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients. This book begins with the epidemiology, genetics and pathophysiology of cancer in this region and moves into clinical assessment and treatment options before providing comprehensive coverage of rehabilitation. Featuring practical information, best practices, and the latest advances and research, this book provides a valuable reference for physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians and residents, as well as occupational therapists, physical therapists, and ENT specialists.
Key features
Key features
- Provides a clear understanding of the current medical, surgical and radiation treatments for head and neck cancer.
- Covers the whole spectrum of head and neck cancer rehabilitation, including the role of physical and occupational therapy, the treatment of anxiety and depression, integrative care, nutritional rehabilitation, and more.
- Offers a timely and convenient resource written by leading experts in both head and neck cancer and rehabilitation.
Readership
Readership
Physiatrists and Physiatry Residents
Table of contents
Table of contents
1 Introduction
2 Head and neck cancer
3 Radiation therapy in head and neck cancer
4 Treatment modalities, surgical principles, and rehabilitation considerations in head and neck cancer
5 Head and neck cancer rehabilitation across the continuum of care
6 Muscle wasting and frailty in head and neck cancer
7 Oral complications from head and neck cancer therapy
8 Physical therapy for head and neck cancer patients
9 Shoulder dysfunction in head and neck cancer
10 Head and neck cancer associated lymphedema
11 Swallowing and communication disorders in head and neck cancer
12 Rehabilitation of communication disorders related to head and neck cancer
13 Nutritional considerations in head and neck cancer
14 Peripheral nervous system dysfunction in head and neck cancer
15 Palliative care: Improving quality of life in head and neck cancer patients
16 Survivorship in head and neck cancer
17 Psychosocial considerations in head and neck cancer
18 The role of acupuncture in head and neck cancer
Index
2 Head and neck cancer
3 Radiation therapy in head and neck cancer
4 Treatment modalities, surgical principles, and rehabilitation considerations in head and neck cancer
5 Head and neck cancer rehabilitation across the continuum of care
6 Muscle wasting and frailty in head and neck cancer
7 Oral complications from head and neck cancer therapy
8 Physical therapy for head and neck cancer patients
9 Shoulder dysfunction in head and neck cancer
10 Head and neck cancer associated lymphedema
11 Swallowing and communication disorders in head and neck cancer
12 Rehabilitation of communication disorders related to head and neck cancer
13 Nutritional considerations in head and neck cancer
14 Peripheral nervous system dysfunction in head and neck cancer
15 Palliative care: Improving quality of life in head and neck cancer patients
16 Survivorship in head and neck cancer
17 Psychosocial considerations in head and neck cancer
18 The role of acupuncture in head and neck cancer
Index
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: June 20, 2024
- Language: English
About the editor
About the editor
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Adrian Cristian
ADRIAN CRISTIAN Lung Cancer Rehabilitation provides clinicians with a concise and accessible resource covering the holistic rehabilitation of lung cancer patients. This book begins with the epidemiology, genetics and pathophysiology of lung cancer and moves into clinical assessment and treatment options before providing comprehensive coverage of rehabilitation. Containing practical information, best practices and the latest advances and research, this book provides a valuable reference for physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians and residents, as well as occupational therapists and physical therapists.
Affiliations and expertise
Chief, Cancer Rehabilitation, Miami Cancer Institute, Miami, Florida, USAView book on ScienceDirect
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