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Elizabeth Pfriem
SWIM Center for Cancer Care

Cancer Rehabilitative Services
(Inpatient and Outpatient)

Occupational Therapy
Offers help with life skills compromised as a result of cancer and related treatments. Using functional activities individually and in groups, life skills include meal planning, grooming, dressing skills, copying and vocational skills, energy conservation, wellness and spiritual healing and non-drug pain management.

Physical Therapy
Restoration of physical skills through exercises and treatments focusing on optimizing a patient’s physical functioning in all environments. Therapy is designed for the individual.

Lymphedema Management Program
Education and training regarding limb massage, bandaging, exercise and skin care. Provided by licensed physical and occupational therapists who specialize in and are certified in lymphedema treatment.

Breast Cancer Wellness Program
St. Vincent’s Breast Cancer Wellness Program is intended for women who have recently undergone breast cancer surgery and those further along in their recovery. An Occupational Therapist certified in lymphedema management and an Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide education and resources to help women manage their recover and heal.

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Call the Cancer Care Line at 1-877-231-SWIM (7946) for more information about any of our services or programs, or if you would like a second opinion on care.
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