Medical Rehabilitation and Sanatorium Treatment of Patients after Medical Care in The Field of Oncology: а Review

Abstract

INTRODUCTION. Physical therapy, natural healing resources, spa treatment technologies and other medical rehabilitation reduce the negative effects of treatment-related symptoms and improve the physical function of patients with cancer. Despite a growing body of evidence and recommendations to better integrate medical rehabilitation into cancer care, rehabilitation is a relatively underutilized service. AIM. To summarize the available Russian studies on the use of medical rehabilitation and spa treatment in patients after care, in the field of oncology. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Analysis of the published scientific literature. Meta-analyses, systematic reviews, cohort, prospective and controlled studies for the period from 2014 to 2022 were selected for consideration. RESULTS. Treatment of a cancer patient should not only focus on eliminating the disease directly and restoring the physical functions of the body, but also on restoring the person's ability to live as acceptably as possible in and after the disease. Medical rehabilitation is carried out by the efforts of various specialists in a multidisciplinary team, and their work should consider the peculiarities of the course of the underlying disease, the condition of the cancer patient and his/her (the patient's) individual characteristics. CONCLUSION. Improving rehabilitation care in accordance with the recommendations can have a significant impact on the functioning and quality of life of cancer patients.