Indian Journal of Cancer Education and Research

 Treatment approach to people with cancer pain had been evolving from ‘symptom control’ focus to a ‘quality of life’ focus, with increasing emphasis on functional restoration-based interventions. Rehabilitation is a multidisciplinary comprehensive multidimensional approach addressing biological, psychological and social determinants of body structure and function, activity limitations and participation restrictions. The objective of this short communication was to update the existing knolwedge on cancer pain rehabilitation from an evidence-informed perspective. There is insufficient evidence and limited number of studies existed on development of network groups, institute-based centers,self-directed learning modules, and drug therapy for improving rehabilitation practice and education in cancer pain.

Keywords: Cancer Rehabilitation; Palliative Care; Pain Management; Complementary/Alternative Therapies. 

 Patients with advanced cancer experience a complex web of problems, all of which interact. Specialist palliative care services have developed to meet these needs, but their effectiveness should be considered. Though carcinoma of oral cavity is known for high rates of morbidity and mortality, it is an obligation of a plastic surgeon to help the patient to have a dignified and normal social life for their remaining lifespan. Sometimes, the social impact of cheek defect in the form of neglect by family members and society compelled the reconstructive surgery in this patient. This article highlights social indication of a flap surgery in carcinoma of oral cavity.

Keywords: Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis; Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma; T/Nk Cell Lymphoma; Hodgkins Lymphoma; Cytomegalovirus. 

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Keywords: Evidence-Informed Palliative Care; Practice-Based Evidence; Expert Panel Guidelines. 

Keywords:  HPV; Cervix; Causes; Vaccination.