At a glance
- What: a four-week personalised rehabilitation programme after cancer treatment, delivered as simple daily steps in an app, with support from a coaching team.
- Covers: exercise, nutrition, mind and sleep, aimed at fatigue, lost strength, weight changes, low mood, poor sleep and getting back to work.
- Cost: £199. No referral needed, and no payment until the team has confirmed the programme is right for you.1
Why we mention QuestPrehab
Breast Cancer Fitness has no financial relationship with QuestPrehab or any other service on this site. We describe QuestPrehab in detail because it is used by NHS hospitals, is also open to individuals, and covers exercise, nutrition, mind and sleep together. We list free and other paid options too, so you can choose what suits you. Read how this site is funded.
Who it’s for
QuestPrehab Recover is for adults in the UK who have had surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy or immunotherapy for cancer, including people on ongoing hormone or maintenance therapy. That covers most people after primary breast cancer treatment, including those taking tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor.1
It’s designed to help with the most common challenges after treatment:1
- fatigue that doesn’t lift with rest
- lost strength and fitness
- appetite and weight changes
- anxiety and low mood, including fear of recurrence
- poor sleep
- getting back to work and everyday life
You need a smartphone or tablet. No gym or equipment is needed. If you’re still having treatment, you can still register and the team will tell you whether to start now or after treatment finishes.1
How it works
- Register online. The form takes about five minutes and asks about your treatment, health and what you want help with. There’s no payment at this stage.
- A check that it’s right for you. A team member reviews your details and contacts you, usually within two working days, to talk through your treatment, health and goals.
- Your plan arrives. The team builds your personalised four-week programme and sets you up in the app.
- Follow, track, progress. You complete a few simple steps each day, usually 10 to 30 minutes in total. Your plan adapts as you improve, and there’s a review at the end with guidance on keeping your progress going.1
What’s included
For £199, the four-week programme includes:1
- a holistic assessment and personalised plan
- a daily programme in the app covering exercise, nutrition, mind and sleep
- progress tracking, with your plan adjusted as you improve
- support from the QuestPrehab team throughout
- an end-of-programme review with guidance on what to do next
How it compares with free options
Free options such as Breast Cancer Now’s Moving Forward course, Penny Brohn UK’s online sessions and Macmillan Move More are valuable, and we recommend them. The difference is mainly in format:
| Free courses and classes | QuestPrehab Recover | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Group courses, classes or information | A personal plan in an app |
| Built around | A general group | Your treatment, fitness and goals |
| Covers | Usually one or two areas | Exercise, nutrition, mind and sleep |
| Adapts as you improve | Not usually | Yes |
| Cost | Free | £199 for four weeks |
Many people use both: a personalised plan to rebuild strength and energy, and a course or group for connection with others who understand.
The team and evidence behind it
QuestPrehab’s programmes are used by NHS hospitals, and its team has published research on remote prehabilitation, including in the breast cancer pathway.2, 3 According to the company, it is registered with the MHRA, meets the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit standard, and its programme with West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals won Surgical Care Safety Initiative of the Year at the 2026 HSJ Patient Safety Awards.1 Read more about QuestPrehab.
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
No. You can register yourself.1
Should I tell my medical team?
Yes. QuestPrehab recommends letting your GP or cancer team know you’re starting a rehabilitation programme, and checking first if you’re unsure whether exercise is safe for you.1
Does it replace my NHS care?
No. It works alongside your NHS care and is not an emergency service. If you have new or worsening symptoms, contact your GP or cancer team. In an emergency, call 999.1
What happens after four weeks?
You’ll have a review of your progress, with guidance on how to keep improving and maintain what you’ve achieved.1
Get started
Register for QuestPrehab Recover (no payment until suitability is confirmed) · Ask QuestPrehab a question first · Compare all UK programmes
Related pages
- Digital rehabilitation: recovery support at home
- When treatment ends: what to expect
- Free or self-pay: choosing the right support
Last checked: November 2026. Prices and details can change, so check with the provider.
References
- QuestPrehab. QuestPrehab Recover: personalised cancer rehabilitation. Accessed November 2026. questprehab.com/recover/
- Wu F, Rampal T, et al. The feasibility of prehabilitation as part of the breast cancer treatment pathway. PM&R. 2021. doi.org/10.1002/pmrj.12543
- Wu F, Rotimi O, Laza-Cagigas R, Rampal T. The feasibility and effects of a telehealth-delivered home-based prehabilitation program for cancer patients during the pandemic. Current Oncology. 2021;28(3):2248–2259. doi.org/10.3390/curroncol28030207