The Cancer Continuum: Physiatry’s Expanding Role
From The SumMARY by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation
July 8, 2025 · 42 min · Episode 5
About this episode
This episode discusses the evolving role of cancer rehabilitation in improving patient outcomes with insights from experts in the field.
Cancer rehabilitation is an evolving field that plays a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes across the cancer care continuum. The topic is deeply personal for host Dr. Sinskey. In this episode, Dr. Sinskey and Dr. Henry speak with Dr. Sean Smith, medical director of Michigan Medicine’s Cancer Rehabilitation Program, about key cancer rehab topics including prehabilitation, integrating rehabilitation into oncology care, and emerging care models that support function. Guest Sean Smith, M.D. Physiatrist, Michigan Medicine , University of Michigan Health LinkedIn Instagram The SumMARY is brought to you by Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, the nation's largest non-profit rehabilitation system.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Sinskey
Guest: Dr. Sean Smith
Topics covered
- cancer rehabilitation
- patient outcomes
- prehabilitation
- oncology care
- emerging care models
Keywords
- cancer rehabilitation
- physiatry
- patient outcomes
- prehabilitation
- oncology care
Sponsors
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan Health
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