Cancer Rehab and Survivorship Program

What We Do

The Cancer Rehab and Survivorship (CRS) program provides many services to support you during and after your cancer treatment. You will access the CRS program as an outpatient. This means you will not stay in the hospital to access the program.

Your doctor can suggest the CRS program for many reasons. Your reason for referral must be cancer-related.

The CRS program services can help you:

• live with the late and long-term effects of your cancer treatment
• improve your function
• improve your health and quality of life
• get better with help from a large rehab team

Read the Cancer Rehab and Survivorship Program brochure [PDF] to learn more about how Cancer Rehab can help you.

What to Expect

Your First Appointment

Your first appointment at the Cancer Rehab and Survivorship (CRS) program takes about 2 hours.

You will be asked to complete surveys in the first 20 minutes of your appointment. The surveys help the CRS team understand your concerns and needs, and assess your goals for the program.

You will be assessed by a physiotherapist or occupational therapist when your surveys are complete. You may also be assessed by a physiatrist (doctor of physical medicine and rehab).

Together with the CRS team you will create your own care plan to help you reach your goals.

Your CRS team is made up of many types of health professionals. Your team includes a physiatrist, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, massage therapists, social worker, psychologist, neuropsychologist, dietitian, wellness chef and coordinators.

During your first appointment the CRS team decides on the type of care you need.

The CRS team provides 3 different types of care:

• Cancer Rehab and Exercise Program (CaRE)
• Specialized Rehab
• Community and Wellness Programs