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Cancer rehabilitation has been defined as "a team approach to helping both the patient and family remain as independent as possible with the limitations of the disease, functionally, emotionally, spiritually, and socially, throughout the continuum of care."
Rehabilitation services help patients cope with activities of daily living affected by the cancer experience. It enables them to resume normal activities.
Some of the rehabilitation services available at Providence Alaska Medical Center or through referral are:
Oncology Rehabilitation Program
A comprehensive program that combines aerobic exercise, muscle strengthening, relaxation techniques and range of motion exercises. We also incorporate mind body healing through guided imagery, meditation, and the use of affirmations. For more information, please call (907) 212-6872 or talk with your health care provider.
Career Counseling
Services are available through the Alaska office of Vocational Rehabilitation - 907-269-3570 or talk with your social worker or your health care provider.
Counseling Services
Services are provided by a variety of agencies.
Talk with your nurse, social worker, or health care provider.
Stomal Therapy
Services are available through the Wound Center at PAMC - 907-261-3651 or talk with your health care provider.
Physical Therapy
Services are available both to inpatients or outpatients provided by a variety of agencies.
Talk with your nurse or health care provider.
Occupational Therapy
Services are available both to inpatients or outpatients provided by a variety of agencies.
Talk with your nurse or health care provider.
Speech Therapy
Services are available to both inpatients and outpatients provided by a variety of agencies.
Talk with your nurse or health care provider.
Lymphedema Management
Services are available through Providence Sports Medicine / Rehabilitation Therapy Centers - 907-565-6300 or talk with your health care provider.
Nutritional consultation
Registered dietitians are available for consultations. Ask your nurse or health care provider to arrange a consultation.
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