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Dynamic Lung Tumor Tracking for Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiation Therapy
Published on: June 7, 2015
[Early and individualized cancer rehabilitation important]
Gail Dunberger1, Maria Hellbom2, Karin Bergmark3
1Ersta Sköndal högskola - Institutionen för vårdvetenskap Stockholm, Sweden Ersta Sköndal University College - Department of Health Care Sciences Stockholm, Sweden.
Abstract:
Survivors of gynecological cancer experience physical, psychological and existential consequences. Late gastrointestinal and urinary bladder symptoms, sexual dysfunction, including underlying physical and relational aspects, as well as lymphedema and fatigue, are common complaints. This may lead to reduced quality of life and social functioning and cancer rehabilitation is needed. Cancer rehabilitation, focusing on the individual cancer survivor and her specific needs, starting at diagnosis and continuing throughout cancer treatment and at follow-ups, is necessary.
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