Medications, surgery and other lifesaving treatments for cancer can take a harsh toll on the body. Cancer rehabilitation is designed to help improve the patient’s function and quality of life.
Cancer rehabilitation experts
Our team of trained professionals in physical and occupational therapy, exercise physiology, nutrition, speech, counseling and other disciplines have been certified by STAR® (Survivorship Training and Rehabilitation). Dedicated to the well-being of cancer survivors, this nationwide program is the gold standard in cancer rehab for hospitals and comprehensive cancer centers.
Working with your physicians, Greenwich Hospital’s STAR team provides guidance, training and support during cancer treatments through your recovery to help you:
- Build strength and flexibility
- Improve range of motion
- Reduce pain
- Optimize nutrition
- Increase energy
- Enhance balance and endurance
- Improve speech, swallowing
- Increase peace of mind
- Manage lymphedema (swelling)
Lymphedema outpatient program
Often during breast cancer surgery, some or all of the lymph nodes under the arm may be removed. The build-up of lymph fluid may cause swelling of the arm, or lymphedema. As part of cancer rehabilitation at Greenwich Hospital, we offer lymphedema outpatient services. These services include Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT). It combines bandaging, lymphatic drainage, and compression garment fitting to decrease swelling.
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