Summary
Greater numbers of young adults with cancer (Age 18-45) are being diagnosed with aggressive cancers and must undergo aggressive treatment in an effort to preserve and extend life. The functional impact of combined surgical, radiological and systemic treatment interventions frequently have long term consequences on the quality of survivorship and rehabilitation is essential.
This short course will focus on the rehabilitation interventions prescribed in 4 case studies in young adult patients including :
- Central Nervous System Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Rectal Cancer
- Advanced breast cancer
At the end of this presentation, a question period is offered to allow participants to ask questions or present clinical cases to Mary-Ann Dalzell.
Objectives
The course will provide participants with an overview of:
- The unique functional problems associated with young adult cancers
- The psychosocial challenges of rehabilitating patients in this age demographic
- The types of rehabilitation interventions recommended in each case
Course Content
Target professionals
Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner’s license or regulation. Continuing education courses should not be taken by people who are not licensed or regulated.This does not apply when they are part of a specific plan of care. By participating in this course, the participant agrees to respect his/her professional scope of practice.
