
Cancer Rehabilitation

Overview
Cancer rehabilitation helps individuals maintain or regain physical and cognitive function during and after cancer treatment. Our research focuses on developing evidence-based interventions that improve quality of life, functional independence, and long-term outcomes for cancer survivors.
Research Focus Areas
- Prehabilitation – Improving strength, endurance, and mobility prior to major surgery in hopes to improve post-operative outcomes and quality of life
- Cognitive & Emotional Health – Understanding the impacts of cancer treatment and fatigue on cognitive health
- Daily Function & Work – Supporting return to daily activities and employment
- Survivorship – Studying long-term impacts and rehabilitation needs across the cancer continuum
Our Approach
We take a collaborative, patient-centered approach that integrates oncology expertise with rehabilitation disciplines to deliver research that makes a personalized and real-world difference.
Goal
To ensure that individuals not only survive cancer, but live well after it.
Our Faculty
Claire E. Child, DPT, PhD, MPH
Research Area:Cancer Rehabilitation, Additional ResearchFaculty category:FacultyDegree program:Doctor of Physical Therapy
Amanda Day, DO
Research Area:Cancer RehabilitationFaculty category:Faculty
Hanna Hunter, MD
Research Area:Cancer RehabilitationFaculty category:FacultyFellowship Program:Cancer Rehabilitation Fellowship
Jared Levin, MD
Research Area:Musculoskeletal / Spine, Brain Injury, Cancer RehabilitationFaculty category:FacultyFellowship Program:Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship, Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship
Chris Lewis, MD, MS
Research Area:Cancer Rehabilitation, Long COVID Rehabilitation, Additional ResearchFaculty category:FacultyFellowship Program:Cancer Rehabilitation Fellowship
Cindy Lin, MD, FACSM, FAAPMR
Research Area:Sports & Exercise Medicine, Musculoskeletal / Spine, Cancer RehabilitationFaculty category:FacultyFellowship Program:Sports Medicine Fellowship
David P. Sheppard, PhD
Research Area:Brain Injury, Brain & Nervous System, Cancer RehabilitationFaculty category:FacultyFellowship Program:Rehabilitation Psychology Fellowship
Elaine Y Tsao, MD
Research Area:Cancer RehabilitationFaculty category:FacultyFellowship Program:Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine Fellowship
