Publication
Article
CURE
Is Rehabilitation Right for You?
Author(s):
If you sense that you are still experiencing the effects of cancer treatment, whether it is a physical limitation, cognitive issue or fatigue, you may want to seek a referral to rehabilitation—regardless of how long it has been since treatment.
Any of the following conditions should be explored:
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?Pain
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?Fatigue
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?Deconditioning—the sense that you can’t do what you used to
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?Reduced physical strength
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?Reduced range of motion in the joints
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?Shortness of breath
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?Lack of balance while walking or standing
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?Difficulty swallowing
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?Difficulty chewing
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?Difficulty opening or closing your mouth
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?Lymphedema—swelling
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?Peripheral neuropathy—tingling or loss of sensation in the fingers and toes
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?Inability to perform tasks that could be done prior to diagnosis
