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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.
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Meet Dr. Ishan Roy — Physician-Scientist Researching Cachexia, a Cancer-Related Muscle Wasting Syndrome
After officially joining Shirley Ryan AbilityLab as an attending physician-scientist in 2021, Ishan Roy, MD, PhD, practices clinically in the Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic and focuses his research on cachexia (pronounced ca-kex-ia).
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Noninvasive Tools for Assessing Muscle Structure and Function
A fundamental challenge in physical medicine and rehabilitation has long been measuring muscle force and stiffness, yet there are no rigorous methods for doing so noninvasively.
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Cancer Rehabilitation
We are one of few rehabilitation hospitals to offer an integrated approach to rehabilitation for adults and children battling the effects of cancer.
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Clinical Research Registry (CRR)
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0-90
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Wheelchair Softball
Wheelchair softball is played on hard surface parking lots under the official rules of 16-inch slow pitch softball.
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Donnelley Ethics Program
Donnelley Ethics Program is a resource for the entire community who have challenges or concerns regarding the delivery of patient care and/or research.
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Aphasia – Intensive Therapy Program
Looking for an intensive aphasia therapy program? We offer the support you need to improve your communication skills.
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