Cancer Rehab Program
Life doesn't stop for cancer - but cancer changes life.
What is cancer rehab?
Cancer rehabilitation is a comprehensive program that assists cancer survivors in regaining strength, physical functioning and independence that may have been lost due to cancer or its treatments.
Our experienced team of professionals work with individuals to address rehabilitation needs for a variety of conditions including:
Fatigue
Weakness
Poor endurance
Decline in balance
Pain
Numbness in feet or hands
Scar tissue restriction
Late effects (such as lymphedema)
We are uniquely qualified to understand the effects of cancer and cancer treatments on daily life. Our goal is to improve your daily function and quality of life.
Why was the program created?
Throughout your cancer experience, it’s critical that you maintain the things in life that are important to you – your energy, your activity level, your relationships. In fact, research shows that an active lifestyle including exercise can enhance your body’s recovery and contribute to a better quality of life during and after cancer treatment.
That’s why at the Hendrick Cancer & Rehab Center we directly address your physical, cognitive and emotional concerns caused by the disease and treatment – both during and following acute cancer treatment – to strengthen your return to full ability and enhance your quality of life.
Who is your cancer rehab team?
At the CMH Cancer & Rehab Center, we use a team-approach in the delivery of cancer services. This same multidisciplinary approach extends to post-cancer care and we are committed to providing the best survivorship care. Our staff has been trained in oncology rehabilitation care to help cancer survivors regain their highest quality of life.
Your team consists of physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, exercise physiologists, our chaplain and a social worker. Each team member provides expertise, guidance, training and support throughout your rehabilitation treatment.
What are the benefits of physical activity?
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Maintain / strengthen bones, muscles and joints
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Psychological well-being
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Reducing the risk of premature death
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Reduce the risk of cancer recurrence
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Improve cancer related fatigue
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Improve quality of life
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Control / lose weight
What do we offer?
Cancer rehab services provide 12 weeks of supervised medical fitness to qualifying cancer patients and their partner at no cost to them. This service is provided thanks to generous donors who have made donations to our oncology program.
Hours of Operation:
7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday
Circuit Training Class
Circuit Training combines resistance training and aerobics in short intervals to help maximize results in less time. It helps to develop strength, endurance, coordination as well as flexibility.
Our Location:
We are located at 750 Lombardy Street in the Hendrick Cancer & Rehab Center.
Contact Us:
Call 434-447-0895 for more information.
