Article title: Neuromuscular Complications of Cancer and Cancer Treatments

Authors: Christian Custodio, M.D.

Journal/Source: PM&R Clinic of North America, February 2008

Discussion:

With improved detection methods including earlier screening and better imaging techniques, and a multimodal therapeutic approach, cancer has become a chronic disease. As the number of cancer survivors continues to rise, physiatrists will encounter individuals with residual impairments, disabilities, or handicaps directly and indirectly from the oncogenic process or secondary to therapy. Recognition of associated neuromuscular complications of cancer and cancer treatments can be a challenge. It is important to understand the wide, multifactorial array of potential etiologies and to be able to design specific, individualized rehabilitation treatments to the oncologic patient and survivor.

Reviewer: Gregory Burkard Jr., OMS-IV, NYCOM, Educational Committee, AOCPMR Student Representative

Full-text Article: February JC article- Cancer Rehab (pdf)
Review with Questions Download: AOCPMRJournalClub-Feb2012-CancerRehab-DISCUSSION (pdf)