Oncology Rehabilitation Program at the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre: program description

CMAJ. 1999 Aug 10;161(3):282-5.

Abstract

The Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre offers an Oncology Rehabilitation Program to patients with cancer. Between January 1997 and December 1998, 254 patients with cancer participated in the program. This paper describes the program and its participants. The program's strengths, limitations and future directions are also discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms / rehabilitation*
  • Ontario
  • Quality of Life
  • Rehabilitation / psychology*
  • Rehabilitation Centers*
  • Social Support