Cardiovascular, pulmonary, and cancer rehabilitation. 3. Cancer rehabilitation.

This self-directed learning module highlights several important rehabilitation aspects in the care of persons with cancer. It is part of the chapter on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and cancer rehabilitation in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This article discusses the organization of a cancer rehabilitation team, unique rehabilitation issues presented by specific common tumors, and the impact of common complications on successful rehabilitation outcomes.