Full Description
Breast Cancer and Gynecological Cancer Rehabilitation, edited by Adrian Cristian, MD, MHCM, provides today's clinicians with a concise, accessible resource covering the holistic rehabilitation of breast cancer patients. Beginning with a review of epidemiology, genetics, and pathophysiology of breast cancer, it then covers clinical assessment and treatment options before providing comprehensive coverage of rehabilitation. Containing practical information, best practices, and the latest advances and research, this book is a valuable reference for physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians and residents, as well as occupational and physical therapists.
Provides a clear understanding of the current medical, surgical, and radiation treatments for breast cancer.
Covers the whole spectrum of breast cancer rehabilitation, including the role of physical and occupational therapy, treatment of anxiety and depression, pain syndromes, integrative care, nutritional rehabilitation, palliative care, and more.
Offers a timely and convenient resource written by leading experts in breast cancer and rehabilitation.
Contents
Dedication
Adrian Cristian
Preface
Adrian Cristian
Section I
1. Cascade of disability in Breast Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer-assessment and treatment
Adrian Cristian
2. Practice Implementation and Outcomes Measurement
Nicole L. Stout
3. Exercise while living with Breast and Gynecologic Cancer
Susan Maltser and Carly Rothman
4. Cancer Related Fatigue in Breast and Gynecologic Cancer
Jasmine Zheng and Betty Chernack
5. Nutritional rehabilitation of the Breast and Gynecologic Cancer patient
Karla Otero, Claudia Ferri and Carla Araya
6. A Comprehensive Approach to Psychosocial Distress and Anxiety in Breast and Gynecological Cancer
Sherry Hite
7. Prehabilitation in Breast and Gynecologic Oncology
Sasha E. Knowlton
Section II
8. Systemic therapy for the Treatment of Breast Cancer
Ana Cristina Sandoval Leon and Angelique Richardson
9. Principles of Radiation Therapy in Breast Cancer
Maria Amelia Rodrigues
10. Breast Cancer Surgery
Jane Mendez
11. Reconstructive Surgery and Post-Operative Care for Breast Cancer
Harry Michael Salinas, Miguel Medina and Austin Jacob Pourmoussa
12. Skeletal Metastasis in Breast Cancer
Theresa Pazionis
13. Shoulder Dysfunction in Breast Cancer
Diana Molinares and Adrian Cristian
14. The role of Interventional Pain Management in Breast Cancer
Ashish Khanna
15. Aromatase Inhibitor Musculoskeletal Syndrome
Jonas Sokolof and Monica Gibilisco
Section III
16. Systemic Therapy for the Treatment of Gynecologic Malignancies
John Paul Diaz
17. Principles of Radiation Therapy in Gynecologic Cancer
Allie Garcia-Serra
18. Surgical Gynecologic Oncolcogy
Nicholas C. Lambrou and Angel Amadeo
19. Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Gynecologic Cancer
Louise Van Voorhis Gleason
Section IV
20. Cancer Related Cognitive Impairment-Diagnosis, pathogenesis and management
Beatriz Currier, Aileen Moreno and Richard A. Hamilton
21. Lymphedema in Breast and Gynecologic Cancer
Mary Crosswell and Adrian Cristian
22. Peripheral Nervous System Involvement in Breast and Gynecologic Cancer
Christian M. Custodio and Franchesca Konig
23. Inpatient Rehabilitation of Patients with Breast Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer
Terence Pugh
24. Palliative Care and Symptom Management in Breast and Gynecologic Cancer
Marianna Khawand and Suleyki Medina
25. Reproductive Issues and Fertility in Breast and Gynecologic Cancer
John Paul Diaz and Elina Melik-Levine
26. Oncology Massage Therapy in Breast and Gynecologic Cancer
Kristen Galamaga
