Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) Cancer Services and Rehabilitation Services partner to provide cancer rehabilitation services to help cancer survivors function at the highest possible level.
Getting Started
Most of NGMC’s cancer rehabilitation services are reimbursed by health insurance providers; staff can work with patients to verify insurance benefits for their specific plans. If you think cancer rehabilitation is right for you, ask for your physician to refer you to NGMC’s Cancer Rehabilitation Program, or call 770-219-8200 for more information.
What We Treat
It’s no secret that an oncology diagnosis and even its treatments can impact your function. Our rehabilitation team is committed to partnering with you during your cancer battle to improve or maintain your quality of life. Symptoms that we treat include:
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Joint stiffness
- Limb swelling (lymphedema)
- Weakness and fatigue
- Cognitive/memory problems
- Balance issues
- Difficulty swallowing or talking
- Mobility problems
- Tingling and numbness
- Prehabilitation prior to cancer-related surgeries
Our Team
NGMC’s Cancer rehabilitation is recognized as a PORi-Certified Center of Excellence. Our clinicians have advanced training in various types of oncology diagnoses and the approaches for treatment. Our multidisciplinary team approach includes:
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Speech-language pathologists
As a team, you and your clinician(s) will develop an individualized treatment plan including equipment recommendations and instructions for home activity.
Locations
- Hospitals
- NGMC Gainesville
- NGMC Braselton
- NGMC Habersham
- Long Term Care Centers
- New Horizons Lanier Park
- New Horizons Limestone
- Outpatient Rehabilitation
- Braselton
- Buford
- Cleveland
- Dahlonega
- Gainesville
- Habersham
Most of NGMC’s cancer rehabilitation services are reimbursed by health insurance providers. We’ll be happy to look over your insurance plan with you to check for specific rehabilitation benefits.
