What Is Cancer Rehab?
Cancer rehab (or rehabilitation) is a supportive health care program. It can help with physical, mobility, and thinking and memory problems caused by cancer and its treatment. These problems can make it harder to do daily activities, return to work, or continue cancer treatment. They can have a lasting effect on your health and overall quality of life. The goals of cancer rehab are to:
- Help you stay as active as possible and participate in family, work, and other life roles
- Lessen the side effects and symptoms of cancer and its treatment
- Help you stay as independent as possible
- Improve your quality of life
Cancer rehab is given by trained professionals who you can work with during treatment, follow-up care, or long-term survivorship.