How Can Exercise Prevent and Manage Cancer-related Lymphedema? Exercise can play a significant role in preventing and managing cancer-related lymphedema, a condition that can occur as a side effect of cancer treatment. Lymphedema is the swelling of a limb or body part due to the accumulation of lymphatic…
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Why is it Important to Understand the Specific Limitations of Breast Cancer Surgery Prior to Exercising? Understanding the specific limitations of breast cancer surgery before exercising is important for several reasons: Postoperative recovery: Breast cancer surgery can involve different procedures, such as lumpectomy, mastectomy, or lymph node removal.…
Continue Reading→September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Blood cancers include leukemias, lymphomas and multiple myeloma. Together these account for approximately 180,000 new cancers each year in the United States and 1.3 million worldwide.New cases of leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma are expected to account…
Continue Reading→Exercise Can Play a Significant Role in Reducing Stress and Anxiety for Cancer Patients and Survivors
Exercise Can Play a Significant Role in Reducing Stress and Anxiety for Cancer Patients and Survivors Endorphin Release: Exercise triggers the release of endorphins, which are natural chemicals in the body that promote feelings of pleasure and reduce pain. These endorphins act as natural mood lifters, helping to…
Continue Reading→Can Regular Exercise Improve the Effectiveness of Cancer Treatments? If So, How?
Can Regular Exercise Improve the Effectiveness of Cancer Treatments? If So, How? Yes, regular exercise can indeed improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments. Numerous studies have shown that exercise can have positive effects on cancer patients undergoing various treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapies. Here's…
Continue Reading→April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month
April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month April is testicular cancer awareness month. Testicular cancer is on the rise and can affect any male from infancy to the elderly. An estimated 9,600 will be diagnosed in 2023 in the United States. Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles, which are…
Continue Reading→March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Unfortunately, CRC is generally asymptomatic and when the symptoms of CRC appear, such as rectal bleeding, anemia, or abdominal pain, most patients are already in the advanced stage. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) estimates that the…
Continue Reading→Treatment is Over – The Side-Effects are Not
Treatment is Over - The Side Effects are Not Problems Related to Surgery: Survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma, especially those diagnosed before 1988, often had their spleens removed. The spleen is a vital organ for the immune system. Removing it is linked with a higher risk of infections. Survivors…
Continue Reading→Customized Exercise Programming – Cervical Cancer
Customized Exercise Programming – Cervical Cancer Sharon received a referral for a client with invasive cervical cancer. She’s a physical therapist but has worked mostly with orthopedic patients. She recently became a Cancer Exercise Specialist and asked if she could hire me to help her with and teach…
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Working with a Client with Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the most commonly occurring cancer in men and the third most commonly occurring cancer in women. There were 1.2 million new cases and 1.8 million deaths worldwide in 2020. Tobacco use is to blame for 85% of all…
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