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Cancer Rehabilitation

We help you overcome the challenges of cancer treatment with innovative therapies to strengthen your body, mind, and spirit. Our rehabilitation specialists provide personalized care to help you regain strength, function, and confidence throughout your cancer journey.
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Advanced cancer rehab, designed for you

Due to advances in treating cancer, more people are surviving cancer than in years past. However, cancer survivors may experience lasting physical and cognitive effects from cancer or its treatment.

At the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute and Spaulding Rehabilitation, you receive nationally recognized care delivered with compassion and driven by innovation. As cancer survival continues to improve, rehabilitation plays an important role in helping people manage the physical and functional effects of cancer and its treatment.

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Our approach to cancer rehabilitation

Everyone’s cancer journey is unique. We offer world-renowned care from a team of experts who provide personalized therapies to help strengthen you physically and emotionally.
Complete continuum of care

You receive cancer rehabilitation care across every stage of treatment and recovery, in a range of care settings, including:

  • Inpatient hospital rehab
  • Long-term acute care
  • Outpatient rehabilitation
Comprehensive acute care

If you’re admitted to the hospital or long-term acute care center, we provide intensive, interdisciplinary care. Our specialists coordinate your rehab with your medical and specialty care. We provide:

  • Medication management
  • Nutrition and family counseling
  • Pain and wound management
  • Transportation coordination for medical visits and treatments
Customized outpatient rehabilitation

Outpatient rehab helps you get back to living on your terms. Your treatment may include care from rehab specialists, such as oncology, occupational, physical therapists. Outpatient rehab can help with many issues, including:

  • Brain fog, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties
  • Balance, gait, mobility limitations, and weakness
  • Post-operative care
  • Feeding and swallowing
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Pain related to cancer or prior treatments
  • Swelling and lymphedema
  • Bowel or bladder incontinence
What to expect at your first visit
At your initial appointment, you will meet with a rehabilitation physician who will review your medical history, discuss your symptoms and goals, and begin developing a personalized rehabilitation plan. Additional assessments, such as strength, balance, or mobility testing, may be recommended and explained as part of your care.
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Treatments we offer

Cancer rehabilitation helps you regain physical abilities and maintain independence when cancer or treatment affects your ability to function.
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Our cancer specialists

At every step, your care is guided by a multidisciplinary team of cancer specialists. This may include medical, surgical, and radiation oncology physicians, advanced practice providers, radiologists, pathologists, oncology nurses, nurse navigators, and more. You may also work with dietitians, genetic counselors, social workers, and mental health professionals.
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Patient story

Cory got back on his feet through cancer rehabilitation

Cory Gardner was an endurance runner in great physical shape before brain cancer threatened his ability to walk. Cory needed his endurance to overcome brain surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Following treatment, occupational and physical therapy gave Cory the strength he needed to get up and running again for a half marathon.
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Cancer rehabilitation services and programs

Cancer rehabilitation brings together specialists from various programs to support recovery, function, and quality of life during and after cancer treatment.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services

    Access comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation care at Mass General Brigham and Spaulding Rehabilitation in Greater Boston.

  • Cancer Institute

    Learn about how the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute delivers expert cancer care for common and complex cancers, advancing new treatments through research and clinical trials.

  • Occupational Therapy

    Our advanced occupational therapy helps you manage daily activities after an illness or injury. Learn more about Mass General Brigham’s program.

  • Speech-Language Pathology Therapy Program

    Mass General Brigham speech-language pathologists evaluate and treat speech, language, voice, feeding, and swallowing disorders. Get expert help.

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Cancer clinical trials and research

Our research is shaping the future of cancer care. We offer access to clinical trials and emerging therapies, including treatments that may not yet be widely available. Eligibility depends on a person’s diagnosis, treatment history, and more. Explore our research and clinical trials or talk with your care team to learn about available options.
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Learn how cancer research informs patient care

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Patient resources and support

We offer a range of resources to support patients and caregivers before, during, and after cancer treatment. These services address physical, emotional, and practical needs and are available alongside your medical care.
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Explore articles featuring expert insights on cancer care, patient experiences, and tips for managing a cancer diagnosis.

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Contact the Cancer Institute

Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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