Symposium on the Rehabilitation of the Cancer Disabled

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.

Opening RemarksAddress of WelcomeThe Concept of Cancer Rehabilitation and its ImplicationsCancer Rehabilitation in ActionContinuing Therapy for the Cancer DisabledAbolition of PainRestoration of the Patient's NutritionDomiciliary Social CareEmployment, Resettlement and Special RequirementsLimb Replacement Including Powered LimbsProstheses After Major Surgery of the Head and NeckParaplegics and HemiplegiesRestoration of Function Following Laryngectomy Including Electronic AidsPost-Mastectomy Problems and ProsthesesSolution of Problems Caused by Colostomy and Heal ConduitsThe Church's Help in SicknessVote of ThanksDelegates from the United KingdomDelegates from OverseasRepresentatives of the PressMarie Curie Memorial Foundation Staff on DutyIndex