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Transforming the Cancer Journey
ICRF is not just redefining rehabilitation—it’s redefining what it means to live beyond cancer.
By addressing the physical and
emotional complexities of recovery, ICRF restores dignity, independence, and quality of life to those affected by cancer.
MISSION
To enhance the quality of life of cancer survivors worldwide by providing education and training to healthcare providers, advancing research and evidence-based practices to inform optimal care, promoting advocacy and awareness to address disparities in cancer rehabilitation access, and facilitating equitable access to educational resources.
VISION
A world where all cancer survivors have access to high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation, enabling them to maximize their functional potential, well-being, and quality of life.
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SEE ALL NEWSOur Team
Our leadership brings a unique blend of expertise and passion to improving the lives of cancer patients and survivors. United by a shared mission, they are redefining what’s possible in supportive care—one patient at a time.
Michael Stubblefield, MD
Co-founder, President, and Board Chairman of ICRF. He serves as Medical Director for Cancer Rehabilitation at Kessler Institute, National Medical Director for ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation and for Complex Medical Rehabilitation at Select Medical. Formerly Chief of Cancer Rehabilitation at Memorial Sloan Kettering, he is also a Clinical Professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Board-certified in PM&R, Internal Medicine, and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Dr. Stubblefield specializes in treating functional disorders caused by cancer and its treatment. A prolific researcher and editor of Cancer Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice, he is a leading voice in advancing cancer rehabilitation and survivorship care.
Diana Presno, MD
CEO and Vice-President of ICRF, where she leads efforts to expand access to cancer rehabilitation worldwide. She earned her medical degree from the University of Guadalajara in Mexico followed by a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Civil Hospital of Guadalajara. Dr. Presno founded western Mexico’s first cancer rehab clinic; she later completed her Cancer Rehabilitation Research Fellowship at Kessler Foundation where she now conducts cancer-related research as an Associate Research Scientist. A passionate advocate for global collaboration and equity in care, Dr. Presno works to implement evidence-based practices that enhance quality of life for people affected by cancer.
Noble Jones, MD
Co-founder, CFO, and Secretary of the International Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation. A physician specializing in oncology rehabilitation, he is Program Director of Inpatient Cancer Rehab at Emory Rehabilitation Hospital, Associate Professor at Emory University, and a staff physician at the Emory Winship Cancer Institute. Before medicine, Dr. Jones was an aerospace engineer at NASA for 15 years, contributing to major space missions. He later earned his medical degree from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Duke University, followed by residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a fellowship in Cancer Rehabilitation at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation/Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. His clinical work emphasizes improving the quality of life for His work bridges engineering precision with compassionate care to improve quality of life for cancer survivors worldwide.
Projects
The ICRF leads innovative projects that expand access to comprehensive cancer rehabilitation worldwide. Our work bridges science and compassion to ensure that rehabilitative care becomes a fundamental part of the cancer journey—everywhere.
Global Cancer Rehabilitation
Needs Assessment Project
Currently undergoing, The ICRF Needs Assessment Survey aims to identify barriers, strengths, knowledge gaps, and educational needs for clinicians delivering cancer rehabilitation globally. Data is being collected around the world. The survey examines demographics, education, work details, resource access, and PM&R knowledge, revealing significant gaps in services and education. Findings highlight the urgent need for investment in cancer rehabilitation, enhanced provider education, and community initiatives to improve care access and address disparities.
If you are a healthcare provider, please join us in this effort by completing this survey. Your experience will help shape better care and resources for cancer survivors in your community and beyond.
Cancer Rehabilitation Team Rounds
for Latin American Clinicians
In these free monthly sessions, led by cancer rehabilitation experts, clinicians present patient cases focusing on key teaching points and practical concepts. This collaborative, case-based approach provides real-time guidance, bridges knowledge gaps, and promotes best practices, empowering clinicians to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for cancer survivors in the region.
If you are interested in joining the monthly rounds or presenting a cancer rehabilitation case, please contact us.
Latin American Lectures
and Presentations
Responding to identified gaps, ICRF delivers free targeted presentations and lectures across Latin America. These initiatives empower healthcare professionals with knowledge about cancer rehabilitation, especially regarding neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and functional impairments. Virtual symposiums and workshops foster collaboration and share advancements in oncology care and rehabilitation, aiming to elevate standards and promote equitable access.
Cancer Rehabilitation Module in the
African Fellowship Program
In collaboration with the International Rehabilitation Foundation (IRF), ICRF oversees and delivers the Cancer Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Program within African Fellowship Program. These interactive, expert-led sessions provide advanced, case-based training in cancer rehabilitation and palliative care, deepening fellows’ clinical skills and understanding. Over the two-year fellowship, African clinicians receive mentorship from international specialists and are empowered to develop sustainable services, address functional impairments, and take on leadership roles in policy and community outreach. This comprehensive approach builds lasting expertise and equips clinicians to meet the unique challenges faced by cancer survivors in underserved African regions, helping to bridge critical gaps in cancer care across the continent.
May 2025 Events
Our events bring together patients, survivors, healthcare professionals, and advocates to connect, learn, and inspire change in the field of cancer rehabilitation.
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The Arctic Tern
(Sterna paradisaea)
The delicate yet beautiful and elegant looks of the Arctic Tern are deceiving. This feisty bird has an inexhaustible spirit. It has the longest known migration route of any bird – flying more than 50,000 miles each year-round trip between the Arctic, where it breeds, and the Antarctic where it winters. On its breeding territory it fiercely defensive against any intruder.
We, the founding members of the International Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation (ICRF), have chosen this amazing creature as our emblem as it perfectly captures the inexhaustible spirit of the cancer survivors we have had the privilege to serve. We never cease to be amazed by the strength, courage, and resiliency of our patients, their families, and our colleagues. The cancer journey is long – and for many – never ends. Through the ICRF, and with the help of our patients, colleagues and other supporters, we promise to do all we can to make to make this long journey at least a little easier.
Get Involved
Contact us for more information on how to get
involved this Cancer Rehabilitation Month.