Mercy Hospital offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative services specific to the needs of cancer patients and cancer survivors. Rehab professionals work with the patient and their healthcare team to address the unique needs of each patient and help them achieve their specific goals. Cancer rehabilitation can help you regain strength, energy, and independence during and after cancer treatment (like surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation) to improve your quality of life. Many issues that impact function can be addressed including loss of mobility, balance and gait disturbance, fatigue, weakness, scar adhesions, radiation fibrosis, lymphedema risk and lymphedema, cognitive deficits, limitations in ADLs, speech and swallowing issues.
Multiple rehab services are often utilized together as part of the complete plan of care. Patients actively participate in setting realistic and achievable goals for their rehabilitation journey. This collaborative approach ensures that the plan aligns with the patient's individual preferences, values, and lifestyle. Rehab services are covered by most insurance.
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