Copyright Year 2023

Book

Page Count 258

ISBN Number 9780323834049

Publication Date 26 Apr 2022

Edited by cancer rehabilitation specialist Dr. Adrian Cristian, Lung Cancer Rehabilitation provides clinicians with a concise and accessible resource covering the holistic rehabilitation of lung cancer patients.

Beginning with the epidemiology, genetics, and pathophysiology of lung cancer, it then covers clinical assessment and treatment options before providing comprehensive coverage of rehabilitation. Offering 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 therapists and physical therapists.

Key Features

Provides a clear understanding of the current medical, surgical and radiation treatments for lung cancer.

Covers the whole spectrum of lung cancer rehabilitation, including the role of physical and occupational therapy, the treatment of anxiety and depression, integrative care, pain management, nutritional rehabilitation and more.

Offers a timely and convenient resource written by leading experts in lung cancer and rehabilitation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

1 Systemic Therapy and Radiation Therapy in Lung Cancer

2 Cascade of Disability in Lung Cancer

3 Fatigue in lung cancer

4 Peripheral Neuropathy in Lung Cancer

5 Neuromusculoskeletal Complications of Lung Cancer Surgery

6 Cognitive Impairment in Lung cancer

7 Bone and Spinal Metastasis in Lung Cancer

8 Musculoskeletal & Neurological complications of Immunotherapy

9 Psychosocial Distress and Anxiety in Lung Cancer

10 Frailty, Sarcopenia in Lung Cancer and Role of Rehabilitation Medicine

11 The rehabilitation continuum of Care for Lung cancer

12 Exercise in Lung Cancer

13 Pre-rehabilitation in Lung Cancer

14 Functional outcomes in lung cancer rehabilitation

15 Nutritional Rehabilitation in Lung Cancer

16 Telerehabilitation in Lung Cancer

17 Pain Management in Cancer Rehabilitation

18 Palliative Medicine and Pain Management in Lung Cancer

19 Assessment and Treatment of Bone  and Spinal Metastasis in Lung Cancer

19 Role of Physical and OccupationalTherapy in Lung Cancer Rehabilitation

19 Surgical Treatment of Lung Cancer

19 Radiation Therapy in the treatment of Lung Cancer

19 Survivorship in Lung Cancer

Author Information

Edited by Adrian Cristian, MD, Chief, Cancer Rehabilitation, Miami Cancer Institute, Miami, Florida.