Head and Neck Cancer Rehabilitation /  
Edited by Adrian Cristian 
 - xviii, 313 pages :  colour illustrations, colour photographs  ;  24 cm 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/> Chapter 1: Introduction   Chapter 2: Head and neck cancer  Chapter 3: Radiation therapy in head and neck cancer  Chapter 4: Treatment modalities, surgical principles, and rehabilitation considerations in head and neck cancer   Chapter 5: Head and neck cancer rehabilitation across the continuum of care  Chapter 6: Muscle wasting and frailty in head and neck cancer  Chapter 7: Oral complications from head and neck cancer therapy   Chapter 8: Physical therapy for head and neck cancer patients  Chapter 9: Shoulder dysfunction in head and neck cancer  Chapter 10: Head and neck cancer associated lymphedema  Chapter 11: Swallowing and communication disorders in head and neck cancer  Chapter 12: Rehabilitation of communication disorders related to head and neck cancer  Chapter 13: Nutritional considerations in head and neck cancer  Chapter 14: Peripheral nervous system dysfunction in head and neck cancer   Chapter 15: Palliative care: Improving quality of life in head and neck cancer patients  Chapter 16: Survivorship in head and neck cancer  Chapter 17: Psychosocial considerations in head and neck cancer   Chapter 18: The role of acupuncture in head and neck cancer. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780443118067  RM 439.96 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Head and Neck Neoplasms--Rehabilitation<br/>Head--Cancer--Treatment<br/>Neck--Cancer--Treatment<br/>Head and Neck Neoplasms--Therapy<br/>Deglutition Disorders--Rehabilitation<br/>Speech Disorders--Rehabilitation
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>616.994