Print OverviewCancer rehabilitation is a program that helps people with cancer maintain and restore physical and emotional well-being. Cancer rehabilitation is available before, during and after cancer treatment. Cancer rehabilitation involves many types of specialists working together to develop a personal rehabilitation plan that considers your preferences, strengths and goals. Participating in the cancer rehabilitation program may help you experience a fuller or quicker recovery. Cancer rehabilitation professionals at Mayo Clinic offer the help and expertise that you need to: Improve your endurance, strength and mobility Increase your confidence and self-esteem Make the activities of daily living and caring for yourself easier Help you cope with anxiety, distress or other emotional issues Reduce fatigue, pain and other lingering side effects Return to work Formulate a long-term plan for cancer survivorship The cancer rehabilitation services at Mayo Clinic can benefit all people with cancer who experience a change in quality of life after diagnosis, including all types and stages of cancer.Products & ServicesSign up for Email: Get Your Free Resource – Coping with Cancer Why it's doneCancer rehabilitation is a program that helps people with cancer maintain and restore their physical and emotional well-being. It can help people with cancer recover more quickly and more fully from cancer treatment. Clinical trials Explore Mayo Clinic studies of tests and procedures to help prevent, detect, treat or manage conditions. By Mayo Clinic Staff Cancer rehabilitation care at Mayo Clinic Request an appointment Doctors & Departments Aug. 30, 2022 Print Show references Cifu DX, ed. Cancer rehabilitation. In: Braddom's Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. 5th ed. Elsevier; 2016. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Sept. 22, 2020. DeVita VT Jr, et al., eds. Rehabilitation of the cancer patient. In: DeVita, Hellman, and Rosenberg's Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology. 11th ed. Wolters Kluwer; 2019. Related News from Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Cancer rehabilitation Aug. 02, 2022, 12:30 p.m. CDT Products & Services Sign up for Email: Get Your Free Resource – Coping with Cancer Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, have been recognized among the top Cancer hospitals in the nation for 2023-2024 by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more about this top honor Cancer rehabilitationAboutDoctors&DepartmentsCare atMayoClinic Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy Opportunities Ad Choices Mayo Clinic Press Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic Press. Mayo Clinic on Incontinence - Mayo Clinic PressMayo Clinic on IncontinenceThe Essential Diabetes Book - Mayo Clinic PressThe Essential Diabetes BookMayo Clinic on Hearing and Balance - Mayo Clinic PressMayo Clinic on Hearing and BalanceFREE Mayo Clinic Diet Assessment - Mayo Clinic PressFREE Mayo Clinic Diet AssessmentMayo Clinic Health Letter - FREE book - Mayo Clinic PressMayo Clinic Health Letter - FREE book PRC-20393320 Patient Care & Health Information Tests & Procedures Cancer rehabilitation