Phục hồi chức năng sau ung thư tại Thượng Hải: Hướng dẫn bệnh nhân quốc tế 2026

Comprehensive Cancer Rehabilitation

Shanghai offers comprehensive rehabilitation services for post-surgery, post-chemotherapy, and post-radiation cancer patients, combining Western physiotherapy with TCM wellness approaches.

Available Services

Physiotherapy: Post-surgery mobility restoration, lymphedema management (especially after breast/gynecologic surgery with lymph node dissection), shoulder dysfunction after mastectomy.

Speech and swallowing therapy: After head/neck surgery or radiation; after esophageal surgery.

Nutritional support: Clinical dietitians for cancer-related cachexia, post-surgery dietary planning, tube feeding management.

Psychological counseling: Onco-psychology for anxiety, depression, fear of recurrence; support groups.

Pelvic floor rehabilitation: After prostate/gynecologic surgery.

TCM wellness: Acupuncture, qigong, herbal tonics under proper supervision.

Pain management: Interventional pain clinic, palliative care.

Leading Centers

Fudan University Cancer Hospital Rehabilitation Department

Huashan Hospital Rehabilitation Medicine (neurological and post-surgical)

Shanghai Yangzhi Rehabilitation Hospital (Sun Yat-sen University affiliated — dedicated rehab hospital)

Longhua Hospital TCM Rehabilitation

United Family Rehabilitation (English-speaking, premium)

Typical Program

A 2-4 week structured rehabilitation program includes:

Initial assessment by physiatrist

Daily 1-2 hour physiotherapy sessions

2-3 sessions per week of specialized therapy (lymphatic, speech, etc.)

Weekly nutritional and psychological counseling

Discharge plan with home exercise program

Cost Reference

Public hospital physiotherapy: ¥200–500/session. Lymphedema therapy: ¥300–800/session. International clinic: ¥800–2,000/session. 2-week structured program: ¥15,000–40,000 depending on intensity.