The occupational therapy literature and oncology rehabilitation literature were examined to determine the extent of occupational therapy involvement in the treatment of cancer patients. There has been a development of occupational therapy services for many such patients. It is in the areas of terminal care, post-surgical treatment and paediatric oncology that the occupational therapy role has been most extensively documented. Directions for future occupational therapy practice are made.
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