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Understanding Your Rehabilitation Journey

Cancer rehabilitation is a personalised programme designed to help you maintain and restore your physical and emotional well-being throughout your cancer rehabilitation journey. This guide will help you understand what to expect at each stage.

 

Why is Cancer Rehabilitation Important?

  • Helps maintain your strength and function
  • Manages treatment-related side effects
  • Improves quality of life
  • Supports your return to daily activities
  • Enhances recovery outcomes
 

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Cancer Rehabilitation MYTH vs FACT / FAQ

01

MYTH:

“I should rest as much as possible and avoid exercise during cancer treatment.”

FACT:

Research shows that appropriate exercise during treatment can reduce fatigue, maintain strength, and improve treatment outcomes. Your programme will be tailored to your energy levels and treatment schedule.
02

MYTH: 
“Once I start feeling unwell from treatment, it's too late to start rehabilitation.”


FACT: 
It's never too late to start. Your programme will be modified according to where you are in your treatment journey. Starting at any point can help improve your function and quality of life.
03

MYTH: 
“After treatment, I should be able to return to my previous activity level immediately.”


FACT: 
Recovery is gradual. Your rehabilitation programme will help you build back strength and endurance safely, preventing injury and ensuring long-term success

Your Three-phase Journey

PREPARATION (Pre-treatment)

Getting Ready for Your Journey

  • Physical assessment and baseline testing
  • Personalised exercise program
  • Nutritional guidance
  • Mental preparation strategies 
  • Goal setting with your therapy team
CONSOLIDATION
(During 
treatment)

Supporting You Through Treatment

  • Energy conservation techniques
  • Modified exercise programmes
  • Side effect management
  • Regular monitoring and adjustments
  • Maintaining essential daily activities
TRANSFORMATION
(Post-treatment)

Building Your New Normal

  • Progressive strength building
  • Return to previous activities
  • Developing healthy lifestyle habits
  • Long-term wellness planning
  • Quality of life focus

Managing Common Concerns

Fatigue Management

  • Plan activities during peak energy times
  • Take regular rest breaks
  • Prioritise important tasks
  • Use energy conservation techniques

Pain Control

  • Work with your healthcare team to develop strategies
  • Learn proper positioning
  • Use relaxation techniques
  • Regular gentle movement

Exercise Safety

  • Start slowly
  • Follow your personalised programme
  • Monitor your response
  • Report concerns to your healthcare team

Common Activities in Your Programme

  • Gentle exercise programmes
  • Balance training
  • Breathing exercises
  • Energy conservation techniques
  • Strength training
  • Flexibility work
  • Daily activity modifications

Your Success Tips

  • Stay consistent with your programme
  • Communicate with your healthcare team
  • Track your progress
  • Celebrate small victories
  • Include family/friends in your journey

When to Contact Your Healthcare Team

  • Unusual fatigue
  • New or worsening pain
  • Difficulty with exercises
  • Questions about your programme
  • Changes in your condition

 

How to Make an Appointment

Your care team at Picaso will advise you on the physiotherapy services required for your treatment. Appointments for your physiotherapy sessions can be made with Rehab Concept PJ:

 

REHAB CONCEPT PJ
A-7-G & A-7-M, Jaya One, 72A,
Jln Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, Seksyen 13,
46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Contact Number: 012-688 9744
Operating Hours: Monday - Saturday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Please bring all relevant diagnostic test results (i.e. X-ray, MRI, etc) as well as other documents as advised by your care team. You are recommended to wear loose, breathable clothing for your assessment/treatment sessions.

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