Rehabilitation and Palliation of Cancer Patients: (Patient Care)

By Herrmann Delbruck and Herrmann Delbrück

Rehabilitation and palliation have become an essential part of modern cancer care. This book contains experiences of the author and specific instructions how to assess, treat, and evaluate rehabilitation and palliation in cancer patients. There are many excellent text books in cancer management which provide therapeutic recommendations thereby influencing the disease. However, this book focuses on improving well being of the cancer patient versus curative measures. To improve quality of life for cancer patients has been the endeavour of the author for the past 25 years in rehabilitation and palliation. Goals such as reduction of physical symptoms, emotional stabilisation, and maintenance of daily activities are pre-eminent and are the focus of the book.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 2287728260
• ISBN13: 9782287728266
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 9.1"