Symposium on the Rehabilitation of the Cancer Disabled (eBook)

Front Cover 1
Rehabilitation of the Cancer Disabled 4
Copyright Page 5
Table of Contents 6
Chapter 1. Opening Remarks by the Chairman 8
Chapter 2. Address of Welcome 9
Chapter 3. The Concept of Cancer Rehabilitation and its Implications 11
The Rehabilitation Team 13
Domiciliary Rehabilitation 13
Specific Objectives of Rehabilitation 14
Educational Needs 16
Conclusion 16
Chapter 4. Cancer Rehabilitation in Action 19
Acknowledgement 24
REFERENCE 24
Chapter 5. Continuing Therapy for the Cancer Disabled 26
Chapter 6. Abolition of Pain 33
Introduction 33
Assessment of Pain 33
Drugs in Use 35
Afferent (Sensory) Nerve Damage 37
Conclusion 38
REFERENCES 38
Chapter 7. Restoration of the Patient's Nutrition 40
Nutrition and Treatment 41
Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy 42
Practical Problems 42
Post-operative Nutrition 43
After Treatment 44
Calorie Deficiency 45
Protein Deficiency 46
Iron Deficiency 47
REFERENCES 47
Chapter 8. Domiciliary Social Care 49
The Advantages of this New Service 50
Chapter 9. Employment, Resettlement and Special Requirements 54
Chapter 10. Limb Replacement including Powered Limbs 61
Chapter 11. Prostheses after Major Surgery of the Head and Neck 65
REFERENCES 74
Chapter 12. Paraplegics and Hemiplegics 75
(1) Treatment of the Primary Cause by Surgery, Radiotherapy and Chemotherapeutic Drugs 77
(2) Complications 77
(3) Physical, Psychological and Social Rehabilitation 80
Hemiplegia 81
Conclusion 81
REFERENCE 81
Chapter 13. Restoration of Function following Laryngectomy, including Electronic Aids 82
Chapter 14. Post-mastectomy Problems and Prostheses 88
The Experience of Mastectomy 88
Disabilities of the Upper Extremity 90
Patients Disabled by Advanced Disease 91
Conclusion 92
Chapter 15. Solution of Problems caused by Colostomy and Ileal Conduits 94
Types of Stoma 95
The Pre-operative Siting of the Stoma 96
The Operative Detail of Stomal Construction 96
The Choice of Appliance 97
Complications encountered in Urinary Stomas 98
Skin Complications 98
The Future of Stomal Care 98
Chapter 16. The Church's Help in Sickness 100
Chapter 17. Vote of Thanks 104
Delegates from the United Kingdom 106
Delegates from Overseas 124
Representatives of the Press 126
Marie Curie Memorial Foundation Staff on duty at Symposium 127
Index 128