Pediatric Cancer Rehabilitation
At Children’s Health℠, we know that cancer and cancer treatment are hard on a child's body. Oncology therapy experts at Children's Health are physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians (called physiatrists). Pediatric oncologists specialize in treating your child’s cancer, but oncology physiatrists focus on preventing and managing the short- and long-term health issues caused by cancer and cancer treatment.
Our team specializes in a variety of therapies to help children improve speech, language, thinking, learning, and motor and mobility skills that cancer or its treatment may have impaired. Our program’s unique format, unmatched expertise and top-notch technology position us as national leaders in helping children facing cancer get the rehabilitative care they need to live comfortable, independent lives.
Addressing cancer’s impact
Many children experience short-term side effects during cancer treatment and may develop serious long-term health problems after treatment. Common health issues include:
Back pain
Osteoporosis
Difficulty with walking or talking
Loss of coordination and balance
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
Over the past few decades, pediatric oncologists have identified a need for a dedicated rehabilitation team. Their goal is to help children and their families address the impacts that cancer and its treatment can have on a child's developing body and mind. Our program dedicates all its time, resources and expertise to your child’s mobility, function and comfort during and following their cancer treatment. We also help coordinate the services your child needs
We will help improve your child’s:
Balance, coordination, strength, mobility and pain
Independent self-care, such as brushing teeth, eating and bathing
Hearing, vision, speech and communication
Achievement of age-appropriate developmental milestones, such as walking and talking
Learning and information processing
Helping your child move with greater ease
Cancer surgeries and treatments may mean that your child needs new medical or mobility devices. We want your child to move through and interact with the world with as much comfort and ease as possible. Teaching children to use their new equipment safely and effectively is our team’s top priority. We help your child learn to use devices such as:
Wheelchairs
Crutches
Braces
Orthotics
Cochlear implants and hearing aids
Working with your whole family
We understand that your child’s cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery affect your whole family. That’s why we work closely with you to help your family set goals for your child. Together, we will create a treatment plan that suits your family’s needs.
We will also train your family on the mobility or medical devices your child may need. That way, you can all confidently help your child use and maintain this equipment.
Addressing cancer’s impact
Many children experience short-term side effects during cancer treatment and may develop serious long-term health problems after treatment. Common health issues include:
Back pain
Osteoporosis
Difficulty with walking or talking
Loss of coordination and balance
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
Over the past few decades, pediatric oncologists have identified a need for a dedicated rehabilitation team. Their goal is to help children and their families address the impacts that cancer and its treatment can have on a child's developing body and mind. Our program dedicates all its time, resources and expertise to your child’s mobility, function and comfort during and following their cancer treatment. We also help coordinate the services your child needs
We will help improve your child’s:
Balance, coordination, strength, mobility and pain
Independent self-care, such as brushing teeth, eating and bathing
Hearing, vision, speech and communication
Achievement of age-appropriate developmental milestones, such as walking and talking
Learning and information processing
Helping your child move with greater ease
Cancer surgeries and treatments may mean that your child needs new medical or mobility devices. We want your child to move through and interact with the world with as much comfort and ease as possible. Teaching children to use their new equipment safely and effectively is our team’s top priority. We help your child learn to use devices such as:
Wheelchairs
Crutches
Braces
Orthotics
Cochlear implants and hearing aids
Working with your whole family
We understand that your child’s cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery affect your whole family. That’s why we work closely with you to help your family set goals for your child. Together, we will create a treatment plan that suits your family’s needs.
We will also train your family on the mobility or medical devices your child may need. That way, you can all confidently help your child use and maintain this equipment.
