About
A department of MyMichigan Medical Center Midland
MyMichigan Health offers specialized cancer rehabilitation to help patients living with or beyond cancer become physically stronger and heal faster. Many patients with cancer can benefit from rehabilitation before, during and after active cancer treatment. Services are available with a referral from your provider and are covered by most health insurance plans.
Benefits of Pre-hab (prior to treatment)
- Better outcomes
- Fewer complications
- Less likelihood of hospitalizations
- Improve tolerance for cancer treatment
- Addressing pre-existing concerns that might affect treatment
Benefits During Treatment
- Improve independence and safety
- Minimize the risk for falls
- Lessen side effects of treatments
- Aid in pain management
- Improve strength Improve cardiovascular health
After Treatment Benefits (following completion of treatment through the lifespan)
- Faster return to work and normal activities
- Improved functioning and quality of life
- Addressing any long-term side effects
Problems We Can Help Manage
- Chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment (chemobrain)
- Difficulties with daily activities, work-related tasks, or recreational activities
- Difficulty speaking or swallowing
- Falls, poor balance, difficulty walking
- Incontinence and Pelvic Pain
- Limited range of motion of joints
- Lymphedema (swelling of any body part)
- Neuropathy (numbness/tingling)
- Pain
- Scar adhesions and radiation fibrosis
- Weakness/deconditioning
