The launch of a new book, Rehabilitation in Cancer Care, has been celebrated by Royal Marsden staff.
Jill Cooper, head occupational therapist, and Nicki Murtagh, head of therapies at The Royal Marsden, were part of a team of five editors (which also included Jane Rankin, Dr Karen Robb and Sian Lewis) responsible for putting the book together.
The book was officially launched at an event held at the Tangerine Café at the Millennium Hotel in Knightsbridge on Tuesday 25 May.
Around 40 guests gathered together to hear presentations from Shelley Dolan, chief nurse at The Royal Marsden, and lead editor Jane Rankin, who is lead cancer physiotherapist for the Cancer Centre, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
About the book
Rehabilitation in Cancer Care, published by Wiley-Blackwell, is an essential clinical resource for all allied health professionals working within or entering the specialist cancer care area.
It provides practical guidance for the rehabilitation of people with cancer or those receiving palliative care. As well as explaining the key skills required at every stage of the cancer journey, the book specifically offers advice on diagnosis, treatment, management and effective interventions.
The role of each member of the interdisciplinary team is also clearly explained at each stage, as is the importance of team work and holistic care.
Features of the book:
• Case studies;
• Evidence-based symptom management;
• Encourages allied health professionals to follow a patient-centred rehabilitation pathway;
• Aims to facilitate the understanding and sharing of professional roles and to encourage holistic care at all stages and in all care settings;
• Multi-professional team of contributors.
The book is available to buy at Wiley-Blackwell and Amazon.
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