Symposium on the Rehabilitation of the Cancer Disabled
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Symposium on the Rehabilitation of the Cancer Disabled

At the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London

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  2. English
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Symposium on the Rehabilitation of the Cancer Disabled

At the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London

About this book

Symposium on the Rehabilitation of the Cancer Disabled provides information pertinent solutions provided for disabilities of various kinds, created by the cancerous diseases in different parts of the body. This book discusses special rehabilitation problems that are created by other amputations, including removal of external genitalia and the breast. Organized into 17 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the subject of rehabilitation of the cancer disabled. This text then presents the mortality and morbidity caused by the cancerous diseases. Other chapters consider various case histories that demonstrate some of the problems that are presented by patients suffering from cancerous diseases and who are rehabilitated. This book discusses as well the advantage of treatment by a linear accelerator or cobalt source. The final chapter deals with spiritual healing. This book is a valuable resource for physiotherapists, clinicians, radiotherapists, and researchers.

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Information

Publisher
Butterworth-Heinemann
Year
2014
Print ISBN
9780433272830
eBook ISBN
9781483193014
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Clinical Medicine

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Rehabilitation of the Cancer Disabled
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Chapter 1. Opening Remarks by the Chairman
  6. Chapter 2. Address of Welcome
  7. Chapter 3. The Concept of Cancer Rehabilitation and its Implications
  8. Chapter 4. Cancer Rehabilitation in Action
  9. Chapter 5. Continuing Therapy for the Cancer Disabled
  10. Chapter 6. Abolition of Pain
  11. Chapter 7. Restoration of the Patient's Nutrition
  12. Chapter 8. Domiciliary Social Care
  13. Chapter 9. Employment, Resettlement and Special Requirements
  14. Chapter 10. Limb Replacement including Powered Limbs
  15. Chapter 11. Prostheses after Major Surgery of the Head and Neck
  16. Chapter 12. Paraplegics and Hemiplegics
  17. Chapter 13. Restoration of Function following Laryngectomy, including Electronic Aids
  18. Chapter 14. Post-mastectomy Problems and Prostheses
  19. Chapter 15. Solution of Problems caused by Colostomy and Ileal Conduits
  20. Chapter 16. The Church's Help in Sickness
  21. Chapter 17. Vote of Thanks
  22. Index

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