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Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation is a very important part of the
treatment plan. The goals of rehabilitation depend on the patient's
needs and how the tumor has affected his or her daily activities. The
medical team makes every effort to help patients return to their normal
activities as soon as possible.
Patients and their families may need to work with
an occupational therapist to overcome any difficulty in activities of
daily living, such as eating, dressing, bathing, and using the toilet.
If an arm or leg is weak or paralyzed, or if a patient has problems with
balance, physical therapy may be necessary. Speech therapy may be
helpful for individuals having trouble speaking or expressing their
thoughts. Speech therapists also work with patients who are having
difficulty swallowing.
If special arrangements are necessary for
school-age children, they should be made as soon as possible. Sometimes,
children have tutors in the hospital or after they go home from the
hospital. Children who have problems learning or remembering what they
learn may need tutors or special classes when they return to school.
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