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Programs & Services

Rehabilitation Oncology - Occupational Therapy

Rehabilitation works to help patients restore or adapt to cognitive, functional and physical changes directly caused by cancer and / or cancer treatments.

Rehabilitation has many benefits: It can help manage cancer-related pain, lymphedema, fatigue and changes in speech, language, voice quality and mobility.

The Rehabilitation Oncology program consists of a team of rehabilitation specialists including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, a physiatrist and speech and language therapists. Services vary per location, however many services may be accessed through virtual care (e.g. phone, Zoom, Telehealth):

  • Central Alberta Cancer Centre (CACC) in Red Deer: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech & Language Therapy

  • Cross Cancer Institute (CCI) in Edmonton: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech & Language Therapy

  • Grande Prairie Cancer Centre: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech Language Pathology

  • Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre (ACCC) in Calgary: Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, and Physiatry. Physiatrists are medical doctors specializing in Physical Medicine & RehabilitationJack Ady Cancer Centre in Lethbridge: Physiotherapy

  • Jack Ady Cancer Centre in Lethbridge: Physiotherapy

Assessments and treatments are offered in-person (1:1, groups) and through virtual platforms (phone, Zoom, Telehealth).

Your doctor will get a written report after your assessment.

For more information, please visit:

Cancer Care Alberta: Rehabilitation Oncology

Contact Details

Central Alberta Cancer Centre

Address
3942 50A Avenue
Red Deer, Alberta
T4N 4E7
Telephone
403-406-1963
Fax
403-406-8448
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Access
Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years old and over
  • must be related to the underlying cancer diagnosis and / or prior treatment
  • requires specialty outpatient oncology rehabilitation for a diagnosis, impairment and / or functional limitation related to their cancer or cancer treatment
  • has goals that are appropriate for an outpatient, community-based rehabilitation program.
  • motivated to participate in an active rehabilitation program
  • has access to appropriate transportation to and from appointments

Exclusion Criteria:

  • non-cancer-related functional impairments and functional limitations
  • non-cancer-related lymphedema and primary lymphedema: Refer to Calgary Ambulatory Lymphedema Service
  • Functional Capacity Evaluation and Return to Work Assessments
  • future Cost of Care Assessment
  • for power wheelchair and scooter assessments by Occupational Therapy
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

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Also Known As
Acronym
OT, Rehab Oncology
Preferred
Cancer rehabilitation, occupational therapy, rehabilitation oncology