Cancer Rehab Articles

June 01, 2023

June is Cancer Survivorship Month

June is National Cancer Survivorship Month And Therapy Achievements wants to celebrate our cancer patients; those who are in the fight and those who have won the fight.  We are thankful for all you teach us and appreciate the chance to share what we…

October 02, 2022

Breast Cancer Ribbon Run

The Liz Hurley Breast Cancer Ribbon Run raises funds for the top-priority needs of Huntsville Hospital's Breast Cancer programs. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the US, second only to skin cancer.  If you or a loved one is…

October 27, 2021

Breast Cancer Prevention: 5 Steps to Stay Healthy

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the US, second only to skin cancer. Over 250,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Given these startling statistics, it's more important than ever to learn about breast cancer…

March 24, 2021

5 Key Questions to Ask When Choosing a Lymphedema Therapist

Finding a Lymphedema Therapist Finding a qualified lymphedema therapist can be challenging! Lymphedema is not always easy to recognize or well understood by healthcare professionals. Also, there are limited numbers of qualified and experienced therapists…

January 29, 2020

Cancer Support Resources

A cancer diagnosis is life changing. Support resources are vital for your physical, emotional, and financial health. Below we have compiled a list of cancer support resources in the Huntsville, Alabama area.  Resources for Physical Health: Therapy Achievements-…

December 13, 2019

Pain After Breast Cancer: Costocondritis

Pain after Breast Cancer: Costocondritis Is pain after breast cancer normal?  The answer to this question is often vague. For many women, pain is a normal part of recovery after breast cancer treatment.  But for some women, persistent pain after breast…

May 17, 2019

2019 Relay for Life at Rocket City Best Fest

This year Huntsville Relay for Life will be at Rocket City Best Fest.  Join us on Saturday June 8, 2019 to celebrate, remember and fight back!  Activities start at 4:00 pm at Big Spring Park and include: Battle of the Burger Rocket City's Battle…

May 12, 2018

2018 Relay for Life Huntsville

Join Us in the Fight Against Cancer!  Relay for Life Huntsville Cancer Support Walk 2018  meets 5-19-18 at 4:00 at 100 North Side Square.Relay for Life is an annual event celebrated not just in Huntsville, AL but in cities around the world. What began…

May 22, 2017

2017 Relay For Life Huntsville

Relay for Life is an annual event celebrated not just in Huntsville, AL but in cities around the world. What began as one man's quest to make a difference has grown to the largest fundraising event for cancer in the world.Dr. Gordy Klatt, a colorectal…

April 16, 2017

Speech Therapy after Laryngectomy: Vocal and Swallow Rehabilitation

Alexander McGuigganhad Speech Therapyafter Laryngectomy Three men.  Three different symptoms.  Alexander McGuiggan noticed a hoarse voice at Christmas and by March his voice had deteriorated to a whisper.Stewart Farmer noticed difficulty breathing that…

July 08, 2016

2016 Huntsville Lymphedema Conference

Join us Sat 7-9-16 from 1-3:00 at Clearview Cancer Institute for information about breast cancer surgery options by Dr. Caroline Schreeder and  highlights from the Lighthouse Lymphedema  Conference about latest research on treatment of lymphedema by Karen…