Rehabilitation can improve the quality of life of people with cancer and their families, including:
-Improve physical strength to help offset any limitations related to cancer or its treatment.
-Help the person with cancer to become more independent and less dependent on their caregivers.
-Help the person with cancer to adapt to the actual losses, perceived and potential due to cancer and its treatment.
-Reduce sleep problems.
-Reduce the number of hospitalizations.
Cancer rehabilitation services:
Consult a nurse or social worker about the services that interest you:
-Education and counseling for the patient and family.
-Techniques and pain management drugs.
-Nutritional counseling.
-Exercise programs to help develop strength, endurance and mobility.
-Support and education programs to stop smoking.
-Assistance with activities of daily living (activities of daily living, ADL) such as eating, drinking, dressing, bathing, toileting, cooking and doing housework basic.
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