A cancer diagnosis can be traumatic, and so can life-saving treatments. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery can interfere with daily function and well-being. Survivors are commonly plagued with symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, insomnia, memory loss, fear, anxiety and depression. The Union Hospital Cancer Care program offers important rehabilitation services to help survivors heal from the side-effects of treatments. 

In addition to focusing on your health conditions and symptoms, we take into consideration diet, sleep issues, existing pain, endurance, strength, exercise habits and emotional outlook. All of these factors have an important effect on physical healing. 

Our rehabilitation care is offered to patients by a knowledgeable and sensitive medical staff, specially trained to treat survivors of all forms of cancer including physicians, physical therapists, lymphedema specialist, mental health professionals, registered dieticians and nutritionists.

After undergoing a thorough evaluation by a physician, a therapist is assigned to you based on your individual needs. Your therapist will create a personalized rehabilitation plan with the goals of increasing strength and energy, alleviating pain, improving physical functioning, achieving emotional balance and boosting the immune system.

A medical referral from your physician is required. Call 812.238.7210 for more information.