… Cancer Rehabilitation (CaRe) Lab  at MGH Institute of Health Professions points to another factor – fatigue.  The research, representing the first quantified … exercising, or performing yard work - all of which could increase the risk of someone losing their balance and falling.   “As clinicians, we’re often only … findings put fatigue on the radar, Wechsler says the next steps are determining how to treat imbalance related to cancer-related fatigue.  “That’s one of the keys …

… of Expertise Rehabilitation Dr. Kathy Lyons (left), director of the MGH Institute’s Cancer Rehabilitation (CaRe) Lab and a professor of occupational therapy, received … American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM). The yearly award recognizes someone who has demonstrated excellence in the field of interdisciplinary cancer rehabilitation in one or more important areas including, but not limited to, clinical care, medical education, or research. Lyons, who joined the IHP in 2021, …

… like strength loss, pain or swelling, but can cause significant disruptions to one’s daily routines and activities. For a third of breast cancer survivors, it’s a … the body, care of the family, doing things for fun, being social. We asked them, ‘How are these areas of your life going? And what would you like to make progress … the body, care of the family, doing things for fun, being social. We asked them, ‘How are these areas of your life going? And what would you like to make progress …

… New Cancer Lab Has Potential to Be Game Changer for Cancer Patients … New Cancer Lab Has Potential to Be Game Changer for Cancer Patients Topics Clinical Experience Research … said Dr. Lyons. “We don’t have those large-scale controlled studies that show how it might help certain cancer patients recover faster. The CaRe Lab has the … published several papers on the subject.  Psychology is a big part of any patient’s recovery and has been a significant part of Lyons’ career as well. “Occupational …