In this episode, we welcome Michael Stubblefield — one of the world’s leading voices in cancer rehabilitation — for a deep dive into why restoring function should be a priority in oncology care.

We explore the evolution of cancer rehabilitation, from its early development to large-scale implementation across the U.S. and beyond. Stubblefield shares insights from his work with the ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation Program and his founding of the International Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation, highlighting the urgent need to train professionals, expand access, and reshape how survivorship is approached.

We discuss:

• How pain, fatigue, and loss of function after cancer treatment can — and should — be treated

• The specific needs of young adult survivors and long-term effects of chemo and radiotherapy

• The importance of knowing when to refer patients to specialists like nutritionists and therapists

• The upcoming launch of a global registry to improve access to cancer rehabilitation services

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Want to learn more about cancer rehab or get involved? Discover the mission of the International Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation, co-founded by Stubblefield, and support global efforts to transform cancer recovery: cancerrehabfoundation.org