Cancer Rehabilitation

From the moment you were diagnosed with cancer you became a cancer survivor. Our goal at Sturdy is to help you begin rehabilitation as soon as possible, sometimes even before your cancer treatment has begun.

We believe that survivorship is a critical part of your cancer treatment. Our team is committed to providing support and services to help you during your cancer journey, whether undergoing active treatment or in remission. We offer services to improve side effects associated with treatment such as fatigue, pain, deconditioning, loss of range of motion, reduced physical strength and lymphedema. Our cancer rehabilitation includes access to:

Physical, occupational, lymphedema and speech therapy
Nutrition counseling
Mental health counseling
Wellness, pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation programs
Social services

Upcoming Events

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Wednesday

Surgical Weight Loss Options

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

If diet and exercise have not worked, or you’ve developed medical conditions because of excess weight, it may be time to consider weight loss surgery.
Ongoing

Exercise Wellness Program

Join our exercise wellness program to improve your physical conditioning.
Ongoing

Healthy Steps

Healthy Steps combines gentle movements, dance, and music to improve overall wellness, as well as emotional well-being and self-image.
Ongoing

Prenatal Exercise Program

The Wellness Exercise Program offers prenatal exercise to expectant mothers.

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Patient Stories

Jackie R.

“I’m someone who’s afraid of getting a tooth pulled. So when I was diagnosed with stage 4 rectal cancer in 2012, I was terrified of the cancer treatments I faced, never mind the disease I was up against. But the doctors and nurses at Sturdy were so comforting, informative, helpful, and caring, making the treatments seem like not a big deal, that I was never worried or scared. I’m so thankful I met this team. With the exception of one very specialized surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, I had all my treatments—chemo, radiation, and surgery—at Sturdy. I had such a good experience at Sturdy that I became a volunteer in the Oncology Department, so I can help comfort patients in the way their staff comforted me.”
Mary D.

“I received my radiation treatment at Brigham and Women's/Sturdy Memorial Radiation Oncology Center in Mansfield. It’s close and convenient, which really helped when I was getting treatment every day for seven weeks. The friendly nurses and staff that got to know me quickly through one-on-one interactions, versus the busy, business-like environment you might find in Boston. They’re organized and always on time. It was a great experience.”
Jean L.

Last year, out of the blue, I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in my lungs, spine, and pelvis. I was so scared; the idea of treatments like chemo terrified me. But my nurses at Sturdy prepared me and eased my concerns. I developed personal relationships with other patients and with staff and really started to enjoy going there and seeing friends. It’s comforting having a local support system like this. It’s a team effort. My oncologist manages my care and coordinates any specialized treatments I need. I have my friends, family, and cancer care team close by, right where I need them.”

Cancer Rehabilitation

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