Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Oncology
Manuscript ID	110531
Country	India

Category	Rehabilitation
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Cancer rehabilitation in India: Current status, scope, and future perspectives
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Raktim Swarnakar and Shiv Lal Yadav
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Corresponding Author	Raktim Swarnakar, Assistant Professor, MD, Faculty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Cancer Institute, Jhajjar Campus, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi 110029, Delhi, India. raktimswarnakar@hotmail.com
Key Words	Cancer rehabilitation; Cancer; Rehabilitation; India; Physical medicine and rehabilitation
Core Tip	Cancer rehabilitation remains an essential yet under-recognized component of oncology care in India. With a rising number of cancer survivors, there is a growing need to address the complex physical, psychological, and social challenges they face after treatment. This mini-review identifies critical gaps in infrastructure, access, and specialized workforce, while outlining the potential of multidisciplinary rehabilitation services. It underscores the importance of policy integration, awareness, and capacity building to establish cancer rehabilitation as a standardized element of survivorship care nationwide.
Citation	Swarnakar R, Yadav SL. Cancer rehabilitation in India: Current status, scope, and future perspectives. World J Clin Oncol 2025; In press

Received	2025-06-09 08:14
Peer-Review Started	2025-06-09 08:14
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Return for Revision	2025-06-23 01:45
Revised	2025-06-24 07:41
Second Decision	2025-09-17 02:50
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-09-17 09:45
Articles in Press	2025-09-17 09:45
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ISSN	2218-4333 (online)
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