Cardiovascular, pulmonary, and cancer rehabilitation. 5. Cancer rehabilitation: management of pain, neurologic and other clinical problems

Abstract

This self-directed learning module highlights new approaches to pain management, postmastectomy treatment, and rehabilitation issues in cancers of specific organ systems. It is part of the chapter on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and cancer rehabilitation for the Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program Study Guide for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This section discusses management of pain, neuromusculoskeletal compromise, paraneoplastic syndromes, and other clinical problems.