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A BIANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF ASSAM CANCER CARE FOUNDATION A BIANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF ASSAM CANCER CARE FOUNDATION

The Role of

Physiotherapy in Comprehensive

Cancer Care

Dr Gouranga Mahanta (PT)
Physiotherapist
State Cancer Institute, Guwahati

hysiotherapy is a health profession focused
on restoring, maintaining and improving
Pmovement, physical function and overall
wellbeing. It is not limited to pain or injury
management. Through assessment, therapeutic
exercise, manual techniques, breathing training,
Physiotherapy movement retraining, education and rehabilitation
planning, physiotherapy helps people regain
Across the Cancer Care Journey independence and participate more confidently
in daily life. A good approach is both scientific and
Before Treatment person-centred, addressing the impairment as
Builds physical readiness through well as the individual living with it.
prehabilitation, breathing training and
mobility work.
During Treatment
Helps manage fatigue, pain, weakness,
breathlessness and treatment-related side
effects.
After Treatment
Restores strength, endurance, mobility and
confidence during survivorship.

In Palliative Care
Eases discomfort, conserves energy and
supports dignity, independence and quality
of life.

Bottom line
Physiotherapy bridges medical treatment
with functional recovery.
Expert-guided physiotherapy session in progress

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