Month: April 2022

April is Oral Cavity Cancer Awareness Month The International Agency for Research on Cancer estimated that in 2021 there were 54,0001  new cases of lip and oral cancer in the U.S. and 377,713 worldwide. Of those individuals, 43 percent will not survive longer than five years, and many who…

The Role of Deep Breathing and Exercise in the Prevention and Management of Lymphedema The Role of Deep Breathing and Exercise in the Prevention and Management of Lymphedema Unlike the heart in the blood circulatory system, the lymphatic system does not have an active pump to propel lymphatic…

Hank received a referral for a woman with locally advanced esophageal cancer. Her family is very worried about both her mental and physical state and are hoping that a structured exercise program will help facilitate her recovery. He's been a Cancer Exercise Specialist for five years, but has…

Press Release PRESS RELEASECancer Exercise Training Institute Announces Renewed Partnership with Leading Fitness and Allied Healthcare Professionals Organization, MedFit Network and MedFit Education FoundationPortland, Oregon/Costa Mesa, CA – (April 4th, 2022) – Cancer Exercise Training Institute (CETI), the global leader in oncology exercise since 1995; training more Cancer Exercise Specialists worldwide…

Customized Exercise Programming - Testicular Cancer Susan received a referral for a client with testicular cancer. She’s been a Cancer Exercise Specialist for a little over a year, but this is her first client with testicular cancer. She asked if she could hire me to help her with…

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 9,910 will be diagnosed in 2022.  Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles, which are located inside the scrotum.…

Alcohol May Increase Cancer Risk Alcohol May Increase Cancer RiskMore and more studies are agreeing that alcohol may increase cancer risk, certain cancers more than others. Alcohol is a legal, sedative drug that changes the way we feel. Pure alcohol is a colorless, odorless, and inflammable fluid that…

How to Create the First 2 Weeks of Exercise Programming for Head and Neck Cancer Patients When you begin to work with a new client, especially a cancer survivor, the first 2 weeks are incredibly important in setting the stage for a longer-term program. This example 2 week…