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.

For further information or if you are interested in attending the Outpatient Oncology Rehabilitation Program please contact:

Katie Sutton
Oncology Rehabilitation Coordinator
St John of God Bendigo Hospital
Allied Health Reception: 03 5434 3261
Email: [email protected]