Cancer Rehab and Recovery
Empowering Cancer Survivors Through Rehabilitation
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About Us
Emma Sansalone
Accredited Exercise Physiologist | Researcher
Emma is a dedicated clinician-researcher working both in research and as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, with a strong focus on cancer treatment and recovery.
She provides both in-person consultations in Melbourne and virtual care across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring evidence-based rehabilitation is accessible to all patients.
As an expert in Exercise Oncology, Emma supports patients through cancer treatment, rehabilitation, and survivorship programs, including fatigue management and post-surgical recovery. Her clinical work is informed by research, ensuring patients benefit from the latest evidence in exercise medicine.
Emma is also a PhD candidate at the University of Newcastle, School of Medicine and Public Health, leading research on digital health interventions to support cancer patients before and after surgery. Her work has improved surgical recovery, patient function, and well-being, and has informed international programs in related clinical areas.
Research Interests:
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Exercise Medicine & Exercise Oncology
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Cancer Treatment, Rehabilitation & Recovery
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Cancer Care Pathways
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Digital Health Interventions
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Surgical & Perioperative Care
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Health Behaviour Change
Emma collaborates with universities, cancer organisations, and digital health companies to advance evidence-based exercise oncology, improve survivorship pathways, and equip clinicians with research-informed skills. She is committed to translating research into clinical practice and improving outcomes for cancer survivors.
Emma welcomes professional enquiries and collaborations from clinicians, researchers, and organisations interested in enhancing survivorship care and evidence-based cancer rehabilitation.
Publications
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Study protocol of a pilot randomised controlled trial assessing the feasibility and acceptability of RecoverEsupport: a digital health intervention to enhance recovery in women undergoing surgery for breast cancer, BMJ Open 2025; DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-093869
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Acceptability of the RecoverEsupport Digital Health Intervention Among Patients Undergoing Breast Cancer Surgery: Qualitative Study JMIR 2025; DOI: 10.2196/7756
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Digital Health Interventions targeting patient-led ERAS behaviours across Perioperative Care Pathways: A Systematic Review (under review)
About Cancer Rehab and Recovery
Our Mission
Cancer Rehab and Recovery is dedicated to providing specialised rehabilitation and recovery services for cancer patients and survivors. With a focus on exercise physiology, exercise oncology, exercise rehabilitation, and fatigue management, our programs are designed to enhance the well-being and quality of life of individuals affected by cancer. What sets us apart is our specialist in exercise oncology, who combines clinical expertise with research to deliver comprehensive care.
