Cancer rehabilitation: Getting you back to the life you love

Cancer is more than just the disease. Our oncology therapists can work with you at any point in your journey to help decrease the pain, increase energy and manage side effects.

Early intervention reduces side effects from cancer treatment. We work with you from diagnosis through survivorship and will provide resources and education that can help you understand your cancer. Combined with physical activity, exercise, and the use of adaptive aids, we can help you learn to deal with your cancer treatment for a better recovery.

The side effects of cancer treatments can impact daily activities. Working closely with specially trained occupational therapists can help lessen the side effects so patients can manage the functional skills needed to improve their quality of life and stay as independent as possible.

Cancer rehabilitation helps with:

  • Pain

  • Swelling

  • Weakness and loss of strength

  • Range of motion and flexibility issues

  • Decreased endurance

  • Lymphedema

  • Balance issues and fear of falling

  • Numbness and tingling in hands and feet

  • Fatigue

  • Swallowing problems

  • Mobility issues

  • Memory trouble

  • Difficulty thinking clearly

  • Problems with speech

  • Stiff joints

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    UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center
    • 600 Highland Ave / Madison, WI
    • (608) 915-0100
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