Introduction This chapter will introduce the clinician to the role of pelvic floor therapy for rehabilitation of gynecological (GYN) cancer survivors. This population is unlike others with pelvic floor dysfunction…
Introduction In its simplest form a peripheral nervous system injury is described as a lesion or damage to one or more of the nerves located outside of the brain and…
Introduction Pertinent Definitions and Terms Individuals living with cancer often experience a multitude of adverse effects that can negatively impact quality of life. One of the most prevalent and disabling…
General Overview of Radiation Therapy Ionizing radiation has been used for decades to kill cancer cells. The field of radiation oncology was once known as therapeutic radiology. Megavoltage X-rays are…
Introduction Gynecologic oncology was defined as a subspecialty of obstetrics and gynecology in 1969. Gynecologic oncologists undergo fellowship training after residency to gain additional surgical expertise, including gastrointestinal, urologic, and…
Introduction Shoulder dysfunction is a common complication seen in breast cancer survivors. The incidence of ipsilateral shoulder pain, stiffness, swelling, and numbness is in over 80% of survivors. The patients…
Introduction This chapter will review the use of chemotherapy in all gynecological cancers. The goal is to provide an overview of current therapeutic options. Chemotherapy is part of the multidisciplinary…
Introduction Pain and decreased function in breast cancer are common and can be significant. One large study showed that 47% of women treated for breast cancer experienced pain and 58%…
Introduction An aromatase inhibitor (AI) is a type of medication that stops the production of estrogen. This type of medication is the preferred treatment for hormone-receptor positive breast cancer in…
Introduction Metastatic bone disease is a debilitating condition that arises in advanced stages of cancer. Tumors from different organ systems can metastasize to the bones, threatening skeletal support, muscular and…
