[THE IMPORTANCE AND UNIQUENESS OF THE ONCOLOGICAL REHABILITATION PROCESS]

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Background:

• Cancer incidence is rising, impacting patients' quality of life due to disease and treatments.
• Oncological rehabilitation is an emerging specialty focused on improving patient function throughout the cancer trajectory.
• This model adapts treatment goals to the disease stage, including pre-habilitation, rehabilitation during treatment, and palliative care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight the importance and growing recognition of oncological rehabilitation.
• To emphasize the role of rehabilitation in improving quality of life for cancer patients.
• To discuss the potential of rehabilitation to enhance survival in oncology.

Main Methods:

• This is a conceptual/review abstract, not detailing specific experimental methods.
• The abstract synthesizes current understanding and emerging research in oncological rehabilitation.
• It outlines the phased approach of oncological rehabilitation tailored to disease progression.

Main Results:

• Rehabilitation can significantly improve the quality of life for oncology patients.
• Emerging research suggests rehabilitation may contribute to extended life expectancy.
• The integration of rehabilitation principles improves patient outcomes alongside cancer treatments.

Conclusions:

• Oncological rehabilitation offers a holistic approach to managing cancer's impact on function and quality of life.
• Growing interdisciplinary recognition between oncology and physiatry supports the advancement of this field.
• There is optimism for the continued development and establishment of oncological rehabilitation.