Diagnoses

Barrett’s Esophagus

Pre-cancerous condition where the esophagus lining changes due to acid reflux

Monitor fatigue, modify eating positions, energy conservation

Angiosarcoma

Rare cancer of blood or lymphatic vessels

Lymphedema management, wound care, fatigue management

Cholangiocarcinoma

Cancer of the bile ducts

Post-op precautions, abdominal support for ADLs, energy conservation

Glioblastoma Multiforme

Fast-growing brain tumor

Neurorehab focus—cognition, mobility, ADLs, caregiver training

Renal Cell Carcinoma

Kidney cancer that starts in the tubules

Monitor energy levels, support post-op recovery, dialysis precautions if needed

Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma

Common aggressive non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

Fatigue, immune protection, endurance training

Multiple Myeloma

Cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow

Fracture precautions, pain management, energy conservation

Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

Most common breast cancer type, starts in ducts and invades tissue

Post-op mobility, lymphedema risk, adaptive dressing techniques

Carcinoma in situ

Early-stage cancer where cells haven’t invaded nearby tissues

Monitor post-treatment fatigue, educate on skin care and mobility

Lymphedema

Swelling from lymph fluid buildup, often after lymph node removal

Manual lymphatic drainage, compression garments, ADL adaptation

Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

Bone marrow produces abnormal blood cells

Fatigue management, neutropenic precautions, activity pacing

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

Most common lung cancer type

Breathing support, O2 management, energy conservation

Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)

Fast-growing lung cancer often linked to smoking

Close monitoring of vitals, positioning for breathing, psychosocial support

GVHD (Graft vs. Host Disease)

Transplanted cells attack recipient’s tissues

ROM for skin tightness, fatigue tolerance, oral care education

Astrocytoma

Brain tumor originating from astrocytes (glial cells)

Cognitive retraining, mobility, self-care, vision/perception interventions

Anaplastic Astrocytoma

High-grade malignant brain tumor

Neurorehabilitation, caregiver training, home safety

Adenocarcinoma

Cancer in glandular tissue (common in lungs, colon, breast, etc.)

Energy conservation, breathing management, post-op care

Sarcoma

Cancer of connective tissue (bone, fat, muscle)

Scar care, limb training, orthotic/prosthetic education, pain management

Metastasis

Cancer that has spread from one part of the body to another

Functional decline, fatigue, symptom management, caregiver education

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)

Slow-growing leukemia with abnormal WBC production

Fatigue management, infection precautions, endurance-focused ADLs

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

Fast-growing leukemia with immature blood cells

Neutropenic precautions, fatigue, balance, and safety training

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

Aggressive cancer affecting immature lymphocytes

Infection control, fatigue management, school/work reintegration support