Miami Cancer Institute: Current Approaches to Oncology Rehabilitation and Cancer Care

Course overview

Cancer is a public health problem of major proportions. Each year, more than 600,000 people in the United States die from cancer. There have been many advances in the practices of rehabilitation medicine, psychology, neurology and other clinical specialties that identify and treat patients with cancer. Fatigue and loss of physical performance are frequent problems of cancer patients. This symposium will provide practical, evidence-based rehabilitation strategies to accurately treat oncology patients of various types, including contraindications for treatment. Topics include: Innovations in Aesthetic Breast Reconstruction: A Hybrid Approach Oncologic Spine Rehabilitation Loss of Muscle in Cancer: Implications for Cancer Rehabilitation Clinicians Female Sexual Health and Cancer Survivorship Forget About Etiquette: Talking with Patients About Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Needs of the Head and Neck Radiotherapy Patient Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient Current Approaches to Oncology Rehabilitation and Cancer Care