44651 Village Court Suite 120 Palm Desert, CA 92260​

760-501-6655


Oncology Rehab

Dr. Melissa Mercogliano PT, DPT, OCS provides​

Oncology Rehab for cancer related fatigue.

Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a pervasive and distressing symptom associated with cancer and its treatments. According to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), CRF is characterized as an overwhelming and persistent sense of physical, emotional, and cognitive exhaustion that goes beyond typical tiredness and significantly hampers daily functioning. This debilitating fatigue affects the majority of cancer survivors, spanning different stages of the disease, from treatment to remission. Common cancer therapies like chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and stem cell transplants can contribute to CRF.


​Research has consistently shown that exercise is the primary intervention for CRF. Aerobic endurance training in combination with moderate resistance strength training, has demonstrated significant improvements in physical performance and a reduction in fatigue. The NCCN recommends these exercise modalities as essential components of CRF treatment. Your physical therapist will create a tailored plan of care based on your evaluation, addressing your unique needs and helping you regain your vitality and quality of life. 

If CRF is affecting you, consulting with our physical therapist Melissa Mercogliano could be a valuable step. She can assess your condition and determine an appropriate rehabilitation program specifically for you. CRF often has multiple contributing factors, and a personalized treatment program designed by your physical therapist can be a crucial element in recovering to the fullest.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please request an appointment with Dr. Melissa Mercogliano PT, DPT, OCS by clicking the link below.  

Dynamic Physical Therapy : an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic. 

​Serving the Coachella Valley and cities of Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, and Indio.