Breast Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Rehabilitation

Description:

Breast Cancer and Gynecological Cancer Rehabilitation provides clinicians with a concise and accessible resource covering the holistic rehabilitation of breast cancer patients. This book begins with the epidemiology, genetics and pathophysiology of breast 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.

Key Features

• 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.

Table Of 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