Rehabilitation and palliation of cancer patients
Author | : Herrmann Delbrück |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 440 |
Release | : 2008-07-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9782287728273 |
ISBN-13 | : 2287728279 |
Rating | : 4/5 (279 Downloads) |
Download or read book Rehabilitation and palliation of cancer patients written by Herrmann Delbrück and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-07-02 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rehabilitation and palliation have become an essential part of modern comprehensive 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. This goal is the guiding theme throughout the book.