Edited by cancer rehabilitation specialist Dr. Adrian Cristian, Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation provides clinicians with a concise and accessible resource covering the holistic rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients. This book begins with the epidemiology, genetics and pathophysiology of cancer in this region and moves into clinical assessment and treatment options before providing comprehensive coverage of rehabilitation. Featuring 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, physical therapists, and ENT specialists.
1. Chapter 1 : Introduction - p. Page x 2. Chapter 2 : Head and neck cancer - p. Page x 3. Chapter 3 : Radiation therapy in head and neck cancer - p. Page 12 4. Chapter 4 : Treatment modalities, surgical principles, and rehabilitation considerations in head and neck cancer - p. Page 34 5. Chapter 5 : Head and neck cancer rehabilitation across the continuum of care - p. Page 55 6. Chapter 6 : Muscle wasting and frailty in head and neck cancer - p. Page 70 7. Chapter 7 : Oral complications from head and neck cancer therapy - p. Page 90 8. Chapter 8 : Physical therapy for head and neck cancer patients - p. Page 112 9. Chapter 9 : Shoulder dysfunction in head and neck cancer - p. Page 128 10. Chapter 10 : Head and neck cancer associated lymphedema - p. Page 138 11. Chapter 11 : Swallowing and communication disorders in head and neck cancer - p. Page 153 12. Chapter 12 : Rehabilitation of communication disorders related to head and neck cancer - p. Page 174 13. Chapter 13 : Nutritional considerations in head and neck cancer - p. Page 201 14. Chapter 14 : Peripheral nervous system dysfunction in head and neck cancer - p. Page 214 15. Chapter 15 : Palliative care: Improving quality of life in head and neck cancer patients - p. Page 234 16. Chapter 16 : Survivorship in head and neck cancer - p. Page 260 17. Chapter 17 : Psychosocial considerations in head and neck cancer - p. Page 277 18. Chapter 18 : The role of acupuncture in head and neck cancer - p. Page 296 19. Index - p. Page 309
Edited by cancer rehabilitation specialist Dr. Adrian Cristian, Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation provides clinicians with a concise and accessible resource covering the holistic rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients. This book begins with the epidemiology, genetics and pathophysiology of cancer in this region and moves into clinical assessment and treatment options before providing comprehensive coverage of rehabilitation. Featuring 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, physical therapists, and ENT specialists.
1. Chapter 1 : Introduction - p. Page x 2. Chapter 2 : Head and neck cancer - p. Page x 3. Chapter 3 : Radiation therapy in head and neck cancer - p. Page 12 4. Chapter 4 : Treatment modalities, surgical principles, and rehabilitation considerations in head and neck cancer - p. Page 34 5. Chapter 5 : Head and neck cancer rehabilitation across the continuum of care - p. Page 55 6. Chapter 6 : Muscle wasting and frailty in head and neck cancer - p. Page 70 7. Chapter 7 : Oral complications from head and neck cancer therapy - p. Page 90 8. Chapter 8 : Physical therapy for head and neck cancer patients - p. Page 112 9. Chapter 9 : Shoulder dysfunction in head and neck cancer - p. Page 128 10. Chapter 10 : Head and neck cancer associated lymphedema - p. Page 138 11. Chapter 11 : Swallowing and communication disorders in head and neck cancer - p. Page 153 12. Chapter 12 : Rehabilitation of communication disorders related to head and neck cancer - p. Page 174 13. Chapter 13 : Nutritional considerations in head and neck cancer - p. Page 201 14. Chapter 14 : Peripheral nervous system dysfunction in head and neck cancer - p. Page 214 15. Chapter 15 : Palliative care: Improving quality of life in head and neck cancer patients - p. Page 234 16. Chapter 16 : Survivorship in head and neck cancer - p. Page 260 17. Chapter 17 : Psychosocial considerations in head and neck cancer - p. Page 277 18. Chapter 18 : The role of acupuncture in head and neck cancer - p. Page 296 19. Index - p. Page 309
