Oncology CBL Exam 7

Most common physical impairments and functional limitations that survivors of cancer may be dealing with in rehab?

Pain and fatigue

Nausea, GI upset, dizzy, neuropathy, fibrosis

Why is understanding a cancer patient’s detailed medical history a crucial aspect of rehab?

Know if/what previous treatments they’ve had, helps to decide if PT is working or not and when they may need to be referred if presentation changes

What other comorbidities (other than hypertension) are at an increased prevalence among cancer survivors?

Osteoporosis, lymphedema, sarcopenia, DM

When can someone say they are a cancer survivor?

Once they begin moving through treatment, beyond the diagnosis phase

Functional changes indicative of metastasis to the: brain

Cognitive status changes, seizures, vertigo, coordination issues, vision changes, balance issues, headaches, word-finding difficulty, “chemo-brain”

Functional changes indicative of metastasis to the: bones

Fractures, non-mechanical pain

Common among: spine, pelvis, ribs, long bones, and the skull

Functional changes indicative of metastasis to the: liver

Jaundice, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, bloating

Functional changes indicative of metastasis to the: lungs

Dyspnea, hemoptysis, reduced tolerance to exercise, persistent cough