Managing Referrals
Understand who may participate in Cancer Rehabilitation and how to involve them in your program.
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Who can attend an Oncology Rehabilitation Program?
- Anyone with a primary diagnosis of cancer
- People who want to improve their level of functioning, such as those who struggle with cancer related fatigue and deconditioning
- People who are alert and can follow exercise instructions
- People who are medically fit to participate in exercise
Patients who have a significant cognitive impairment, unstable cardiovascular disease, significant musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory or neurological condition that prevents exercise may not be appropriate to participate (for further information see Safety and Screening)