Cancer Rehabilitation
Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed or are well into survivorship, cancer rehabilitation can play a vital role in recovery. At Beaufort Memorial, our comprehensive program is focused on helping you manage the effects of cancer and its treatment, so you can stay as strong and healthy as possible and without major changes to your usual routine.
LifeFit: Healing for the Whole You
Regular exercise, physical therapy, massage therapy, yoga, mindfulness, counseling, essential oils and other activities that focus on mind, body and soul can provide great benefits to you along your cancer journey. With that in mind, Beaufort Memorial LifeFit Wellness Services offers a free three-month exercise program. (Free offer is limited to the three consecutive months after your program enrollment date.)
The program can help you:
- Improve physical strength, energy, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness
- Manage common symptoms of cancer treatment, including pain, fatigue and sleep problems
- Increase your ability to care for yourself and perform daily activities
- Reduce anxiety and depression
- Reduce hospital stays
You are eligible if:
- You have received a cancer diagnosis and are either in treatment or it has been less than one year since you received the diagnosis; and
- You have a signed release from your physician giving permission for you to exercise.
Your membership includes:
- Free access to the LifeFit Wellness Center and its full schedule of classes.
- Free consultation with a wellness coach to review your health history and develop a custom exercise plan
- Free consultation with a registered dietitian to help you set and meet your nutrition goals
- Discounted membership fees after the three months conclude
To learn more, call 843-522-5635 or stop by the LifeFit Wellness Center. You can also request an appointment online.
Lymphedema Prevention & Management
With some cancer surgeries, including breast procedures like mastectomy and lumpectomy, lymph nodes and the attached vessels may need to be removed. That can sometimes result in painful swelling in the arms and legs, called lymphedema.
Our certified physical therapist will meet with you for a free session before your surgery and provide valuable information on preventing lymphedema and education on your care after surgery.
We can also refer you directly to outpatient rehab, where our therapists provide a variety of treatments to promote healing, reduce pain and swelling and help prevent scar tissue from forming.