Cancer Rehabilitation

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Programs, Services & Patients

You want to gain strength and skills so that you can return to daily life. Our unique programs offer patients an opportunity to make that happen.

Anthony Makes Great Gains in Counteracting Cancer-Related Muscle Loss

Fifty-one-year-old Anthony has led an active life of fitness and athletics, from cycling to playing volleyball and soccer. In 2021, the Chicago-based architect was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.

Women's Health

Our Women’s Health Rehabilitation program specializes in the unique health issues that can arise over the course of a woman’s lifetime.

Chronic pain being treated at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Chronic Pain Programs

We have designed intensive, interdisciplinary programs to help you get your body and mind back on track so you can return to your life.

How We Heal

Our Cancer Innovation Center provides specialized care, and the innovative treatments leveraged in our Ability Labs offer the greatest chance for your best outcome.

Our program will help you through the recovery process, leading you back to a fulfilling, active lifestyle.

Samman Shahpar, MD CANCER REHABILITATION PHYSIATRIST
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PM&R, NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY FEINBERG SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Science-Driven Care

With hundreds of clinical studies under way — some specifically dedicated to improving treatment of and recovery from cancer or cancer treatment — we offer you access to the world’s most advanced research, which can directly impact your recovery.

Clinical Trials & Research Studies

Evaluating chemotherapy related sensorimotor dysfunction in cancer survivors

In this study requiting healthy participants, sensors that measure muscle activity will be attached to your skin. You will be asked to sit in a chair while a robotic device moves your arm.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Registry

This registry is for individuals who are interested in participating in clinical research studies for musculoskeletal pain – this includes osteoarthritis, low back pain, knee pain, and hip pain.