Cancer Rehabilitation

Principles and Practice

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Cancer Rehabilitation

Principles and Practice

Third Edition

Editor

Michael D. Stubblefield, MD

Description

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

Contents

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

Authors

Michael Dean Stubblefield, MD, is a graduate of Brown University with dual degrees in biology and honors in philosophy. He received his medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed a combined residency in internal medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. He is triple board certified in PM&R, internal medicine, and electrodiagnostic medicine (EMG).

Dr. Stubblefield started his career in cancer rehabilitation at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2001, ultimately rising to the position of Chief of Cancer Rehabilitation. He built the program from a handful of inpatient therapists to a robust team of more than one hundred therapists and five physicians.

Dr. Stubblefield joined Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation as Medical Director for Cancer Rehabilitation in 2015. He serves as the National Medical Director for Cancer Rehabilitation and Complex Medical for Select Medical as well as the National Medical Director for the ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation Program. ReVital has grown under his leadership to include more than 1000 highly trained cancer rehabilitation therapists practicing in hundreds of centers in 25 states.

Dr. Stubblefield is globally recognized as a leader in the field of cancer rehabilitation. His clinical expertise is in the identification, evaluation, and rehabilitation of neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, pain, and functional disorders resulting from cancer and its treatment, particularly those caused by radiation and neurotoxic chemotherapy. He is an expert electromyographer and performs procedures such as botulinum toxin (Botox) injections for the relief of pain and spasm in cancer survivors.

Dr. Stubblefield has been on the Castle Connolly list of America's top doctors, America's top doctors for cancer, and New York metro area's top doctors for many years. He is an accomplished researcher who has published extensively, authored numerous review articles and book chapters, and frequently lectures on a wide range of cancer rehabilitation-related topics. In addition to his role as editor of Cancer Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice, the only comprehensive textbook in the field, Dr. Stubblefield is a peer reviewer for more than 30 journals.

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