Cancer Rehabilitation

Cancer and its treatment, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery, can cause a range of symptoms and side effects. At Aurora BayCare Medical Center, we understand that rehabilitation is essential to cancer care. Our experts help you regain your strength, mobility and function so you can return to the activities you love.

Cancer rehabilitation: Why choose Aurora BayCare Medical Center?

Our oncology rehabilitation program offers:

• Experienced providers: Our team includes physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists with experience caring for people with cancer. We combine our expertise to treat a wide range of cancer-related health issues.
• Collaborative team: Our therapists work closely with your referring provider to ensure that you receive complete care. Through frequent updates, we adjust your rehabilitation program to fit each stage of cancer treatment and recovery.
• Extensive services: We connect you with colleagues across Aurora BayCare for services to support your treatment and recovery. You have access to options such as acupuncture, support groups and pain management.

Our services for cancer rehabilitation

Our cancer rehabilitation program offers integrated care during and after cancer treatment. We treat the whole person, connecting you to every available treatment to maximize recovery. Our services include:

• Breast cancer rehabilitation: We treat the unique needs of people recovering from breast cancer with services including lymphedema therapy and post-mastectomy recovery. Learn more about our breast cancer rehabilitation
• Occupational therapy: Occupational therapists help you improve function and regain the skills you need to do tasks at home, school or work. Learn more about our occupational therapy
• Physical therapy: We work with you to rebuild your strength, improve mobility and reduce pain after cancer treatment. Learn more about our physical therapy
• Speech-language therapy: Some cancers or treatments affect your ability to speak or swallow. Our speech-language pathologists give you strategies to help you eat safely and communicate effectively. Learn more about our speech therapy

Conditions we treat with cancer rehabilitation

Our licensed therapists have experience treating symptoms and side effects that develop during cancer treatment and recovery. We can help with a wide range of issues, including:

• Balance and mobility issues
• Fatigue and endurance
• Incontinence
• Lymphedema
• Memory and concentration problems
• Pain and weakness
• Speech and swallowing problems

Benefits of oncology rehabilitation

Whether you’re undergoing cancer treatment, or your treatment is complete, talk to your doctor about rehabilitation. Most people can safely participate in an exercise program during or after treatment. Oncology rehabilitation can help you:

• Cope with anxiety, depression and other emotional issues
• Return to work and the activities you enjoy
• Manage self-care and the activities of daily living
• Stay as independent as possible
• Manage cancer related fatigue
• Maintain strength, balance and mobility