Cancer rehabilitation specialists at Ascension Illinois deliver therapeutic care during and after your cancer treatment
Getting the right care is important to help you recover and feel more like yourself again. When you choose cancer rehabilitation services at Ascension Illinois in Chicago, you get an experienced team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists. Every appointment with your care team starts with a compassionate conversation. We answer your questions and get to know you. So, you get a personalized cancer rehabilitation care plan. And with a plan, comes hope.
Helping you manage your recovery after cancer treatment is our priority. Your doctor and care team start by listening to understand you and your health concerns. Our care teams at Ascension Illinois Rehabilitation Services help you focus on healthy lifestyle choices. We’re here to support you throughout your recovery from treatment and beyond.
Our goal is to help you get back to your daily self sooner. You’ll have a personalized physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy assessment to help our specialists create a care plan that’s right for you. Rehabilitation specialists work together with your cancer care team including your nurse navigator, palliative care nurse and social worker to help support you every step of the way.
Our care teams provide rehabilitation for many types of cancers, including:
Your care team specializes in cancer care rehab techniques, including lymphedema therapy for swelling and circulation problems.
Your personalized care plan may include:
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Care teams at Ascension Illinois provide comprehensive rehabilitation services — from evaluating your symptoms to delivering personalized therapies and treatments. We provide care for many conditions, such as:
Talk with your doctor about a referral for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology or an audiology evaluation.
Learn more about our cancer care services.
You’ll have a patient coordinator as part of your care team. They can connect you with other support services, such as emotional and spiritual support, social workers, palliative care specialists, nutritionists, rehabilitation specialists, financial assistance advisors and cancer support groups.
When you’re facing a new cancer diagnosis or are deciding on a surgical or therapeutic treatment plan, there’s a lot to think about. Our cancer specialists can provide a second opinion, based on our experience and as part of a national team.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records on your behalf, so they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.
To learn how to get a referral, call:
If your doctor is referring you, they can use these same phone numbers to get everything set up.
Ascension Saint Alexius Cancer Care - Hoffman Estates
1555 North Barrington Rd Building 3, Ste. 1400
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Ascension Saint Joseph Chicago - UChicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center
2845 North Sheridan Rd #1300
Chicago, IL 60657
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