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Oncology rehabilitation
Living with cancer can affect people with the disease, their families and carers. Having access to support, information, exercise programs and education can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.
We offer a wealth of experience in medical and oncology nursing and care, working as a team to deliver a personalised health care program to help take care of your medical, physical and emotional needs.
Our oncology rehabilitation services
Our hospitals offer oncology (cancer care) rehabilitation services that may:
- help reduce side effects of treatment and medication such as pain, anxiety, fatigue or generally being unwell and unfit after cancer treatment
- provide dietary education and advice to help you be as healthy as possible
- consider strategies to help you cope with cancer, such as managing stress and how to use relaxation and positivity to improve your wellbeing
- offer group or individual exercise and education sessions to help you better manage your day-to-day life.
We encourage families, carers and friends to support you and be a part of your rehabilitation journey.
Your health care team may include:
- rehabilitation specialist
- oncology nurse coordinator
- physiotherapist
- occupational therapist
- dietitian
- social worker
- pastoral support.
Ballarat oncology rehabilitation program details
Our oncology rehabilitation program at St John of God Ballarat Hospital aims to provide overall conditioning and education to assist you gain a greater sense of wellbeing in a supervised, social and friendly atmosphere.
The seven-week program is held each Monday and Wednesday morning. It includes a graded, land-based exercise program, taken at the patient’s own pace, and education sessions within a supportive group environment.
Education topics include:
- Coping with fatigue
- Healthy eating and cooking
- Pharmacy
- Coping with stress
- Living with cancer, life changes and communication
- Tai Chi and spiritual care
- Exercise and cancer
- Lymphatic care
- Relaxation
- Sleep management
- Community support
For more information, please contact the Ballarat Outpatient Rehabilitation Unit on 03 5320 2592.
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