Abstract
<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p>A cancer diagnosis and its treatment influences every survivor in terms of physical, psychological, and social changes, and most of these need interventions if the patient is to achieve a meaningful life and not just survival. Rehabilitation is often seen as an intervention following treatment of cancer. In this chapter, the authors argue that early commencement of rehabilitation, beginning from the date of diagnosis, may be of more benefit to the patient and, to some extent, diminish the impact of later-occurring symptoms and diseases, termed “cancer late effects.” The authors highlight the need for lifestyle changes, including both physical and psychosocial rehabilitation, in newly diagnosed cancer patients to support their ability to tolerate the immediate toxicities of treatment. The authors also provide a brief overview of international policies on cancer rehabilitation, pointing to the need for careful considerations before establishing cancer rehabilitation programs.</jats:p>