Epidemiology Flashcards
1
Q
Bony pain or discomfort could indicate what in cancer patients
A
Metastatic involvement
2
Q
3 types of cancer rehab
A
- Preventative cancer rehab
- Supportive cancer rehab
- Palliative cancer rehab
3
Q
If a patient is suspected to have silent aspiration, what study is necessary
A
Videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS)
4
Q
What precautions are placed on patients with suspected metastatic involvement to a limb
A
NWB
5
Q
Most common rehab problem for people with cancer
A
General weakness
6
Q
5 year relative survival rate for all cancers
A
68%