Importance of Physical Therapy in Cancer Recovery

In the road toward cancer recovery, physical therapy is a healthcare field that — in most cases — never crosses one’s path. Oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and nurses are the medical practitioners of choice during early cancer treatment. Rightly so, as they are essential to the treatment and management of malignant diseases. However, one should also consider the role of physical therapy in cancer recovery.

What is Physical Therapy For?

Cancer treatment leaves many patients weak, exhausted, and with a compromised immune system. Even getting out of bed can be a daunting and challenging task, and exercising seems impossible. It is during …read more