Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation can be a very important part of the treatment plan.
The goals of rehabilitation depend on the person's needs and how
the tumor has affected daily activities.
The health care team makes every effort to help the patient return to
normal activities as soon as possible.
Several types of therapists can help:
Physical therapists—Brain tumors and their treatment
may cause paralysis.
They may also cause weakness and problems with balance. Physical
therapists help patients regain strength and balance.
Speech therapists—Speech therapists help patients
who have trouble speaking, expressing thoughts, or swallowing.
Occupational therapists—Occupational therapists help
patients learn to manage activities of daily living, such as eating,
using the toilet, bathing, and dressing.
Children with brain tumors may have special needs. Sometimes children
have tutors in the hospital or at home. 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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