Oncology Rehab Program

Our Oncology Rehab Program is a formalized program of care that addresses the total needs of cancer patients and their families. Members of the cancer rehabilitation team seek to meet the patient's physical, psychological, spiritual, vocational and educational needs.

The primary goal of the program is to help the patient return to home, family, community and work as quickly as possible.

Program Features:
	•	Physician-led, specialty rehabilitation team which may include a consulting oncologist, rehabilitation nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapsts, speech-language pathologists, therapeutic recreation specialists, nutritionists, social workers, psychologists and program managers.
	•	Fully equipped therapy gym with state-of-the-art equipment adjacent to patient care unit.
	•	Individualized rehabilitation programs which may coordinate ongoing radiation or chemotherapy treatments at NSMC Cancer Center.
	•	Focus on pain management and health maintenance as well as improving physical function.
	•	Extensive patient and family education programs and support services.

Patient comfort is an important part of the recovery process. All patient rooms are semiprivate and have bathroom facilities, free televisions and telephones, private closet space and large windows. Family members are always welcome and serve an important role in the recovery process.