[Rehabilitation of cancer patients as a basis for improving the quality of life]

Vopr Onkol. 2015;61(2):180-4.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

Rehabilitation of a cancer patient should be aimed not only at eliminating the disease itself and restore natural functions of the body but also at the maximum acceptable recovery of the human abilities to live with the disease and after it. Rehabilitation is carried out by efforts various professionals who in their work should take into account the state of a cancer patient and the features of his personality. Rehabilitation is one of factors in improving the quality of life of cancer patients.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / complications
  • Neoplasms / psychology*
  • Neoplasms / rehabilitation*
  • Palliative Care / methods
  • Personality*
  • Primary Prevention / methods
  • Quality of Life*
  • Stress, Psychological / etiology
  • Stress, Psychological / prevention & control
  • Stress, Psychological / therapy
  • Surveys and Questionnaires