Cancer Rehabilitation
Cancer and cancer treatment can lead to functional challenges, including
- Cancer-related lymphedema
- Fatigue
- Limited mobility
- Weakness
- Other hurdles that can greatly affect a patient’s daily life
Oncology rehab is an effective tool to help cancer patients overcome these challenges and enhance their quality of life.
What is oncology rehab?
Oncology rehabilitation, or cancer rehab, is a proactive approach to helping cancer patients overcome side effects associated with cancer and cancer-related treatments.
Rehab can be employed before, during and after treatment to empower patients and improve their mobility and overall well-being.
Who can benefit from oncology rehab?
Each cancer patient is unique and so is their diagnosis and treatment. That’s why our highly trained therapists work collaboratively with patients and medical care teams to develop therapy plans that align with their individual needs and goals.
At UF Health Rehab Centers, our experts offer rehabilitation customized for patients with cancer diagnoses, including:
Along with other kinds of cancers, our therapists provide rehab for side effects of cancer treatments, including:
- Surgery
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation therapy
What are the benefits of oncology rehab?
Increased functionality is the main goal of cancer rehab. There are many additional benefits:
- Greater endurance
- Enhanced quality of life
- Increased strength
- Improved balance and mobility
- Improved mental health
- Reduced pain and swelling
- Reduced scar tissue formation