Cancer Rehabilitation: Impact on Breast Cancer Survivors' Work Ability and Health-Related Quality of Life

Mackenzi Pergolotti PhD, MS, OTR/L, Kelley C. Wood PhD, ACSM-CEP, CET, Tiffany Kendig PT, DPT, MPH, Kim Love PhD, Stacye Mayo MOT, OTR/L

Many breast cancer survivors struggle to return to work, facing lasting physical and cognitive challenges that are often overlooked. This study examines how cancer-specialized physical and occupational therapy can ease these burdens—improving not just health and function, but the ability to stay employed. Despite promising results, such outcomes have rarely been measured. This article explores how targeted rehabilitation may help bridge that gap in survivorship care.

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