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Oncology Wellness Program

Working together to heal the whole you

Female doctor consulting with a female patient

The HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Oncology Wellness Program assists those undergoing cancer treatments to improve their quality of care and quality of life from initial cancer diagnosis, through all stages of treatment, and after treatment is completed. Studies have shown that exercise during and after cancer treatment is safe and results in improvements in physical function, activity level, and fatigue.

The program includes:

Pretreatment
Functional Assessment
Education on posture, skin care, lymphedema precautions (if appropriate) and medical guidelines for safe exercise.
Home Exercise Program to minimize the mobility and strength deficits that may arise from treatment and assist in reducing cancer-related fatigue.

What symptoms can Oncology Wellness help?

Pain
Weakness
Tiredness (fatigue)
Neck and Shoulder Problems
Balance and Walking Difficulties
Memory and Concentration Issues
Swallowing and Speech Problems
Swelling (lymphedema)
Difficulties with Activities of Daily Living (self-care, functions at home)
Scar Tenderness/Tightness
Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome
Post-Surgical/Radiation/Chemo Range of Motion and Mobility Deficits
Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Pelvic Pain
Chemo-Induced Neuropathy
Durable Medical Equipment Assessment and Recommendations

Woman receiving assistance from physical therapist

Rehabilitation

Evaluation by physical, occupational, or speech therapy to treat deficits from cancer treatment or surgeries.
Home Exercise Program instruction within medical guidelines designed to combat cancer-related fatigue, pain and weakness and allow you to maintain independence with your daily activities.
Evaluation by physical, occupational, or speech therapy to reduce and limit any long-term effects that may arise and affect your physical function and empower you to be as active as possible after your treatment.

Learn more about our rehabilitation services

Program referrals

In order to have Oncology Wellness services, a physician’s referral is required, typically from your family practitioner, oncologist, or surgeon. St. Elizabeth’s accepts most insurances and your insurance benefits can be checked before your evaluation.

Four convenient locations

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Health Center
3 St. Elizabeth’s Boulevard, Suite 3700 | O’Fallon, IL 62269|
618-607-5103 | Fax: 618-641-5814

HSHS St. Elizabeth's Cancer Care Center
301 Regency Park Drive | O'Fallon, IL 62269
618-607-5545

Belleville Health Center
180 S. Third St., Suite 30 | Belleville, IL 62220
618-234-9152 | Fax: 615-222-4661

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Plaza
739 N. Jefferson Street | Mascoutah, IL 62258
618-566-4900 | Fax: 618-566-4257