---
title: "Cancer rehabilitation services at Sutter Health"
description: "Sutter provides personalized physical therapy and support to help manage side effects, rebuild strength, and improve mobility after cancer treatment."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer-rehabilitation"
---

1.  [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) /
2.  [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) /
3.  Cancer Rehabilitation

# Cancer rehabilitation

Our cancer rehabilitation specialists are here to support you after a cancer diagnosis or cancer treatment. Let us help decrease your pain, improve mobility and function, and alleviate your side effects.

[Find a cancer rehab specialist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Physical+Medicine+and+Rehabilitation%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals)

[Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals)

## Why choose Sutter?

Feel better with help from our cancer rehabilitation teams. Our physical and occupational therapists, lymphedema specialists and massage therapists support you through all phases of cancer treatment and recovery. They’ll help you improve your strength, balance, daily activities, mobility, thinking and communication skills. Your loved ones will also receive support and education so they can be an important part of your recovery.

Our inpatient rehabilitation teams’ primary goal is to enable you to return home or to a homelike setting. We’re proud that Sutter Rehabilitation Institute’s return-to-the-community rate is 88%, which is 10% higher than the national benchmark.

## By the numbers

### 250+

Cancer Specialists

cover every cancer specialty from breast cancer to bone marrow transplants.

### 20+

Cancer Centers

offer unmatched cancer care on top of 60+ imaging locations.

### 150+

Cancer Clinical Trials

are underway to unlock the next breakthrough cancer treatment.

### 95%

of Patients

said they were satisfied or very satisfied with their care at Sutter Rehabilitation Institute.

## Need a referral?

Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788).

[Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals)

## Conditions

-   Anal Cancer
-   [Bile Duct Cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/liver-bile-duct-cancer)
-   [Bladder cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-bladder-cancer)
-   [Brain Cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/neuro-oncology)
-   [Breast cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/breast-cancer)
-   [Colon and rectal cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer)
-   Esophageal cancer
-   [Gastrointestinal cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastrointestinal-cancer)
-   [Gynecologic cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gynecologic-cancer)
-   [Head and neck cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/head-neck-cancer)
-   [Kidney cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-bladder-cancer)
-   [Leukemia](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/leukemia-lymphoma-myeloma-cancer)
-   [Liver cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/liver-bile-duct-cancer)
-   [Lung cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lung-thoracic-cancer)
-   [Lymphoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/leukemia-lymphoma-myeloma-cancer)
-   [Melanoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/skin-cancer)
-   [Myeloma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/leukemia-lymphoma-myeloma-cancer)
-   [Pancreatic cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pancreatic-cancer)
-   [Prostate cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/prostate-cancer)
-   Soft Tissue Sarcoma
-   [Thoracic Cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/lung-thoracic-cancer)

## Treatments

-   [Acupuncture](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/acupuncture-and-traditional-chinese-medicine)
-   Complementary therapies
-   Lymphatic drainage massage
-   [Nutritional support](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/nutrition)
-   [Occupational therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/occupational-therapy)
-   [Physical therapy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/physical-therapy)
-   Prehabilitation

## Awards and accreditations

[View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Cancer+rehabilitation%22%5D%7D%5D)

Newsweek

2025

America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2025

Becker’s Hospital Review

2023

Cancer Programs of Excellence

Commission on Cancer

Multi-Year Recognition

Cancer Care Program Accreditation

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Multi-Year Recognition

Cancer Rehabilitation Accreditation

Newsweek

2025

America’s Best Cancer Hospitals

U.S. News & World Report

2026-2027

Best Hospitals in the Nation for Rehabilitation

[View all Awards and accreditations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/about-us/awards?verticalKey=awards&facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_awardServices.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Cancer+rehabilitation%22%5D%7D%5D)

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## Predict cancer through genetics

If you have cancer or a family history of cancer, consider genetic counseling and testing with trusted professionals at Sutter.

[Explore genetic counseling](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/genetic-testing-counseling)

## Sutter spotlight

Page

### [Get screened for cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/get-screened-for-cancer)

Screenings save lives. Learn when you should get screened for the most common cancers.

Health & wellness

### [Understand Your Cancer Risk](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/understand-your-cancer-risk)

You can take some simple steps to lower your risk.

Health & wellness

### [Lowering Cancer Risk through Lifestyle Changes](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/lowering-cancer-risk-through-lifestyle-changes)

Unfortunately, a typical South Asian lifestyle includes many of the foods and lifestyle habits associated with increased cancer risk.

## Classes & events

[View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Cancer%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events)

-   Support Group
    
    ### [Breast Cancer Support Group](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a03661f06af5d97ad776dfe/)
    
    Monday, November 16, 2026
    
    Offering a caring, supportive place to discuss and share fears, doubts, and questions. Receive encouragement or celebrate victories.
    
-   Class
    
    ### [Qi Gong for Cancer Patients & Caregivers](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a0371171cfc1ebde8e6d29d/)
    
    Tuesday, November 17, 2026
    
    Facilitated by: Dr. Alex Feng, Ph.D, OMD, L.Ac, Qi Gong Master & Teacher Held in person & virtually Tuesdays 6:30 - 8 p.m.
    
-   Support Group
    
    ### [Tools for Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis (Online)- Ridley-Tree Cancer Center- Santa Barbara](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a3ab03e389bfa27eaa3fd47/)
    
    Tuesday, December 8, 2026
    
    This group provides a safe place for those who are newly diagnosed with cancer to share and learn coping skills for the cancer journey.
    

[View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Cancer%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events)

## Cancer rehabilitation for strength, mobility and function

Find a cancer rehab specialist at Sutter who helps improve mobility, manage side effects and restore daily function.

[Find a cancer rehab specialist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=[{%22i%22:%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22,%22v%22:[%22Physical%20Medicine%20and%20Rehabilitation%22]}]&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals)

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