Cancer Rehabilitation
Principles and Practice
Michael D. Stubblefield, MD
Praise for Previous Editions:
"This book is a milestone and must-have for anyone involved in the care of those with cancer."
--American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
"This reference provides a comprehensive, pragmatic approach for physical medicine physicians; speech, occupational, and physical therapists; and nurses with cancer survivor responsibilities...[A]ny cancer program with significant rehabilitation services will find this a useful addition to its library."
--JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association)
The third edition of this benchmark reference on cancer rehabilitation continues to deliver a definitive overview of the principles of cancer care and best practices for restoring function and quality of life to cancer survivors. Edited by a world-renowned specialist in cancer rehabilitation and featuring chapters by some of the world's leading cancer rehabilitation experts, the book provides time-tested strategies for providing quality care to cancer patients along with foundational examinations of cancer types and their assessment and management that will inform care providers unfamiliar with caring for cancer patients.
The completely revised third edition provides new chapters on breast surgery-related pain syndromes, predicting prognosis in cancer rehabilitation, and the business of cancer rehabilitation along with important information on prospective rehabilitation. Featuring updates throughout to major topics including imaging in cancer and key disorders, the text incorporates major changes that have recently occurred in the fields of oncology and cancer rehabilitation. Not only does it provide the latest scientific research; it describes the clinical approach and thinking of top clinicians to optimally integrate the science and art of medicine. Additional sections explore the identification, evaluation, and treatment of specific impairments and disabilities that result from cancer and the treatment of cancer. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers.
New to the Third Edition:
- Completely revised and updated to incorporate major changes in oncology and rehabilitation
- New chapter on breast surgery-related pain syndromes
- New chapter on predicting prognosis in cancer rehabilitation
- New chapter on the business of cancer rehabilitation
- New information on prospective rehabilitation
Key Features:
- Addresses essential aspects of oncology and medical complications of cancer to inform rehabilitation decisions and strategies
- Provides current knowledge on all major topics in cancer rehabilitation including pain assessment and management, neuromuscular and skeletal dysfunction, and neurologic and general rehabilitation issues
- Key points in each chapter reinforce learning
- Edited by world-renowned cancer rehabilitation specialist with esteemed contributors from multiple disciplines and respected cancer centers
Dedication
Table of Contents
Contributors
Foreword
Preface
PRINCIPLES
SECTION I. Introduction
Chapter 1. The History of Cancer Rehabilitation
Chapter 2. Cancer Statistics
Chapter 3. Principles of Neoplasia
Chapter 4. Principles of Antineoplastic Therapeutics
Chapter 5. Principles of Breast Tumor Resection
Chapter 6. Principles of Breast Reconstruction in Cancer
Chapter 7. Principles of Radiotherapy in Cancer
Chapter 8. Principles of Orthopedic Surgery in Cancer
Chapter 9. Principles of Spine Surgery in Cancer
Chapter 10. Principles of Body Imaging in Cancer
Chapter 11. Principles of Musculoskeletal Imaging in Cancer
Chapter 12. Principles of Brain Imaging in Cancer
Chapter 13. Principles of Head and Neck Imaging in Cancer
Chapter 14. Principles of Spine Imaging in Cancer
Chapter 15. Principles of Plexus Imaging in Cancer
SECTION II. Evaluation and Management of Malignancy
Chapter 16. Evaluation and Management of Breast Cancer
Chapter 17. Evaluation and Management of Central Nervous System Tumors
Chapter 18. Evaluation and Management of Thyroid Cancer
Chapter 19. Evaluation and Management of Gastrointestinal Cancer
Chapter 20. Evaluation and Management of Prostate and Genitourinary Cancer
Chapter 21. Evaluation and Management of Gynecologic Cancer
Chapter 22. Evaluation and Management of Head and Neck Cancer
Chapter 23. Evaluation and Management of Leukemia, Myelodysplasia, and Multiple Myeloma
Chapter 24. Evaluation and Management of Lung and Bronchus Cancer
Chapter 25. Evaluation and Management of Lymphoma
Chapter 26. Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Cancers
Chapter 27. Evaluation and Management of Sarcomas
Chapter 28. Evaluation and Management of Primary Bone Tumors
Chapter 29. Evaluation and Management of Melanoma
SECTION III. Medical Complications of Cancer
Chapter 30. Cardiovascular Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
Chapter 31. Pulmonary Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
Chapter 32. Gastrointestinal Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
Chapter 33. Renal Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
Chapter 34. Endocrine Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
Chapter 35. Hematologic and Thromboembolic Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
Chapter 36. Infectious Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
Chapter 37. Paraneoplastic Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
Chapter 38. Dermatologic Complications of Cancer and its Treatment
PRACTICE
SECTION IV. Pain in Cancer
Chapter 39. Approach to Evaluation of Pain Disorders in the Cancer Patient
Chapter 40. Somatic Pain in Cancer
Chapter 41. Visceral Pain in Cancer
Chapter 42. Neuropathic Pain in Cancer
Chapter 43. Nonpharmacologic Pain Management in the Cancer Patient
Chapter 44. Pharmacologic Pain Management in the Cancer Patient
Chapter 45. Interventional Pain Management in the Cancer Patient
SECTION V. Neurological and Neuromuscular Complications of Cancer
Chapter 46. Rehabilitation of Patients with Brain Tumors
Chapter 47. Rehabilitation of Patients with Spinal Cord Dysfunction in the Cancer Setting
Chapter 48. Radiculopathy in Cancer
Chapter 49. Plexopathy in Cancer
Chapter 50. Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer
Chapter 51. Neuromuscular Junction Disorders in Cancer
Chapter 52. Myopathies in Cancer
Chapter 53. Motor Neuron Disease in Cancer
Chapter 54. Autonomic Dysfunction in Cancer
Chapter 55. Electrodiagnosis in Cancer
SECTION VI. Musculoskeletal Complications of Cancer
Chapter 56. Spine Disorders in Cancer
Chapter 57. Upper Extremity Disorders in Cancer
Chapter 58. Lower Extremity Disorders in Cancer
Chapter 59. Osteoporosis in Cancer
Chapter 60. Bone Metastases
SECTION VII. General Topics in Cancer Rehabilitation
Chapter 61. Precautions in Cancer Rehabilitation
Chapter 62. Principles of Physical and Occupational Therapy
Chapter 63. Therapeutic Modalities in Cancer
Chapter 64. Therapeutic Exercise in Cancer
Chapter 65. Postsurgical Rehabilitation in Cancer
Chapter 66. Nutritional Care of the Cancer Patient
Chapter 67. Sexuality Issues in Cancer Rehabilitation
Chapter 68. Distress and Other Psychiatric Considerations in Cancer Rehabilitation
Chapter 69. Prehabilitation and Prospective Rehabilitation in Cancer
Chapter 70. Principles of Inpatient Cancer Rehabilitation
Chapter 71. Rehabilitation of the Pediatric Cancer Patient
Chapter 72. Rehabilitation Needs of Older Patients with Cancer
Chapter 73. The Role of Rehabilitation in Palliative Care
Chapter 74. Complementary Therapies in Cancer Rehabilitation and Symptom Management
SECTION VIII. Specific Diagnoses in Cancer Rehabilitation
Chapter 75. Balance and Gait Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient
Chapter 76. Cancer Related Fatigue
Chapter 77. Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Arthralgias
Chapter 78. Post-Breast Surgery Pain Syndrome
Chapter 79. Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Chapter 80. Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome
Chapter 81. Communication and Swallowing Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient
Chapter 82. Bladder Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient
Chapter 83. Bowel Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient
Chapter 84. Neurocognitive Dysfunction in the Cancer Patient
Chapter 85. Addressing Cancer-Related Disability: Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
Chapter 86. Evaluation and Management of Edema and Lymphedema in the Cancer Patient
SECTION IX. Special Topics in Cancer Rehabilitation
Chapter 87. Predicting Prognosis in Cancer Rehabilitation
Chapter 88. Building a Cancer Rehabilitation Program
Chapter 89. The Business of Cancer Rehabilitaton
Chapter 90. Functional Measurement in Patients with Cancer
Chapter 91. Research Issues and Funding Priorities in Cancer Rehabiliation
Chapter 92. Health Maintenance and Screening in Cancer Survivors
Chapter 93. Barriers to Accessing Cancer Rehabilitation
Index

- Release Date: June 28, 2025
- Paperback / softback
- 1300 Pages
- Trim Size: 8.5in x 11in
- Number of Illustrations: 500
- ISBN: 9780826181350
- eBook ISBN: 9780826181596