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Cancer Rehabilitation

Cancer and its treatment can take a heavy toll on your body. In the Sutter Health network, physical therapists, lymphedema specialists and massage therapists can help you through all phases of cancer treatment and recovery, providing compassionate, individualized support to improve your quality of life.

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  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Treatment of Lymphedema

Helping You Through Cancer

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed with cancer or are recovering from treatment, our rehabilitative specialists can help decrease pain, improve mobility and reduce the risk of side effects or complications. Through physical therapy, massage and lymphedema treatment, our care teams provide hands-on therapy to speed recovery and increase your independence.

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Cancer Care Physical Therapy

Rehabilitation and physical therapy during and after cancer treatment can help you rebuild function, endurance and strength while decreasing anxiety and increasing a sense of hope and control. Your cancer care physical therapist can help rebuild muscle strength, improve your flexibility and reduce fatigue. 

Lymphedema Therapy

Cancer treatments may cause lymph fluid buildup and swelling, known as lymphedema. It frequently occurs in patients who’ve had surgery for breast, uterine, or prostate cancer and can occur after lymph node radiation treatments. Although lymphedema can’t be cured, it can be controlled with the right care and treatment. 

Through hands-on therapy and specialized massage therapy, our certified therapists can help you manage the condition. Lymphatic drainage massage is especially helpful in moving lymph fluid away from the obstructed area toward functioning lymph nodes. 

As part of your lymphedema therapy, you’ll learn how to independently monitor and manage the condition through thorough training in self-massage, compression bandaging and skin care.

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Tips for Choosing a Physical Therapist

Not sure what to look for when choosing a physical therapist? Consult our list of tips and guidelines to select a specialist who’s right for you.

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Exercise—even a small amount— can help you maximize your strength and mobility during and after cancer treatment. Walking is one of the simplest exercises for reducing stress, boosting immunity and reducing inflammation.

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Doctor Profiles

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Hussam I. El-Gohary, M.D.

Hussam I. El-Gohary, M.D.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Stephen Ng, M.D.

Stephen Ng, M.D.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Alberto J. Panero, D.O.

Alberto J. Panero, D.O.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

David C. Bradshaw, M.D.

David C. Bradshaw, M.D.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Kimberly A. Washington, M.D.

Kimberly A. Washington, M.D.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Mark I. Ignatius, D.O.

Mark I. Ignatius, D.O.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Kevin Satow, M.D.

Kevin Satow, M.D.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Holly C. Kelly, M.D.

Holly C. Kelly, M.D.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Pacito V. Yabes, M.D.

Pacito V. Yabes, M.D.

  • Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

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