Cancer and its treatments can affect strength, mobility, energy and the ability to do everyday activities. Cancer rehabilitation at Wood County Hospital provides personalized physical, occupational and speech therapy to help you maintain function, manage treatment-related side effects and support recovery.
Cancer rehabilitation can begin before, during or after treatment, not just when a problem develops.
How Cancer Rehabilitation Can Help
Depending on your needs, your rehabilitation plan may include physical, occupational or speech therapy. Our rehabilitation team can help you:
- Build strength and endurance
- Improve mobility and balance
- Manage fatigue and pain
- Maintain independence with daily activities
- Support recovery during and after treatment
When Should Cancer Rehabilitation Begin?
You don't have to wait until cancer treatment is finished or until a problem develops to benefit from rehabilitation. Rehabilitation may begin before, during or after treatment, depending on your individual needs.
Talk with your cancer care team about whether cancer rehabilitation may be appropriate for you.
Cancer-Related Lymphedema Care
Lymphedema and swelling can occur as a result of cancer or cancer treatment. Specially trained occupational therapists at Wood County Hospital provide comprehensive care for lymphedema and other side effects related to cancer treatment.
Cancer-related lymphedema services include:
- Screening, prevention and management
- Improving mobility and function
- Reducing swelling and discomfort
- Post-surgical recovery
- Education and self-management strategies
Speech and Swallowing Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer
Head and neck cancer and its treatment can affect the ability to eat, drink, swallow and communicate. Our speech-language pathologists provide specialized care to help maintain these important functions.
Speech and swallowing rehabilitation may include:
- Swallowing evaluations and exercises
- Speech and communication therapy
- Trismus (jaw mobility)
- Strategies for safe eating and drinking
- Maintaining swallowing function while using a feeding tube
Rehabilitation Through Every Stage of Cancer Care
Every person's cancer experience is different, and rehabilitation needs can change throughout treatment and recovery. Whether you are preparing for treatment, experiencing side effects or working toward recovery afterward, our rehabilitation team is here to support your strength, function and independence.
For more information about cancer rehabilitation or to schedule an evaluation, call (419) 354-8950.
