Possibilities of Occupational Therapy Intervention for Cancer Patients

The aim of this thesis is to approach the issue of cancer patients and to present occupational therapy intervention in oncology. The theoretical part of the thesis is an overview of the most important concepts from the field of oncology. It outlines different types of treatments in oncology, including their side effects. There are also the most frequent cancer diagnoses in the Czech Republic and abroad. Furthermore, the work describes the general possibilities of rehabilitation for people with cancer. Next part is focused directly at the occupational therapy intervention in oncology. The practical part offers informational material about the possibilities of occupational therapy in oncology. It is primarily intended for laymen, but as a primary source of information on occupational therapy may well serve professionals working in oncology. Key words: occupational Therapy occupational Therapy intervention rehabilitation in oncology occupational Therapy in Oncology oncology cance