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    Oncology

    Oncology
    Learning objectives
     An understanding of the medical assessment
    and diagnosis of a patient with cancer,
    including staging and classification
     An understanding of the various medical and
    surgical methods of cancer management
     A better understanding of a variety of the
    different body system cancers
     Examination, evaluation, and intervention
    considerations for the physical therapist
    Introduction
    • Cancer is a term that applies to a group of
    diseases characterized by the abnormal
    growth of cells.
    • The branch of medical sciences dealing with
    tumors including the development origin,
    diagnosis and treatment of malignant
    neoplasm
    Classification of tumor
    • Tumors may also be classified as primary or
    secondary. Primary tumors are the original
    tumors in the original location.
    • Secondary tumors are those metastases that
    have moved from the primary site.
    Etiology and Risk Factors
    • External or environmental and generic.
    • Person to person
    Diagnosis
    • After obtaining a medical history and
    performing a physical examination, the
    physician uses specific medical tests to
    diagnose cancer.
    • These tests may include medical imaging,
    blood tests for cancer markers and several
    types of biopsy.
    • Biopsy, or removal and examination of tissue,
    is the definitive test for cancer identification.
    Diagnostic test
    Management
    • Surgery
    • Radiation
    • Chemotherapy
    • Biotherapy
    Cancers in the Body Systems

    • Pulmonary Cancers
    • Musculoskeletal Cancers
    • Breast Cancer
    • Gastrointestinal and genitourinary cancers
    • Hepato-biliary Cancers
    • Pancreatic Cancer
    • Hematologic Cancers
    • Leukemia
    • Lymphomas
    • Multiple Myeloma
    What is the Role of Physical
    Therapy in Cancer Recovery?
    Role of Physical therapist
    • The physical therapist requires an
    understanding of underlying cancer pathology,
    as well as the side effects, considerations, and
    precautions related to cancer care to enhance
    clinical decision making to safely and
    effectively treat the patient with cancer.
    General Physical Therapy Guidelines
    for Patients with Cancer
    • Knowing the stage and grade of cancer can
    help the physical therapist modify a patient's
    treatment parameters and establish realistic
    goals and intervention.
    • Patients may be placed on bed rest while
    receiving cancer treatment or post operatively
    and will be at risk for developing pulmonary
    complications, deconditioning and skin
    breakdown.
    General Physical Therapy Guidelines
    for Patients with Cancer
    • Deep breathing exercises, frequent position
    changes, and an exercise program that can be
    performed in bed are beneficial in
    counteracting these complications.
    • Patients who have metastatic processes,
    especially to bone, are at high risk for
    pathologic fracture.
    • Pulmonary hygiene is indicated for most
    patients who undergo surgical procedures.
    General Physical Therapy Guidelines
    for Patients with Cancer
    • Metastatic processes should al 0 be
    considered when prescribing resistive
    exercises to patients, as the muscle action on
    the frail bone may be enough to cause
    fracture.
    • Patient and family education regarding safety
    management, energy conservation, postural
    awareness, and body mechanics during
    activities of daily living should be provided.
    Aims of physical therapist

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