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…
The Benefits of Exercise During Cancer Recovery One of the most important, if not THE most important part of recovery from the debilitating side-effects of cancer surgery and treatment is correcting postural deviations that are the result of muscle imbalances. We must re-educate the body to restore its’…
The Benefits of Exercise During Cancer Treatment According to Cancer.net, exercise is an important part of a cancer treatment plan. A growing amount of research shows that regular exercise can greatly improve physical and mental health during every phase of treatment. Even if you were not active before…
Prevent Cancer with Lifestyle Changes According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), a quarter of Americans said they believe there is nothing they can do to prevent cancer––despite hundreds of studies showing that cutting back on tobacco use, drinking and sun exposure and making positive diet…
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness MonthColorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common, and the second most deadly cancer, with 1.9 million cases and 0.9 million deaths worldwide in 2020. The incidence of CRC is higher in highly developed countries, and it…
LYMPHEDEMA - What You Haven't Been Told and Need to Know What is Lymphedema Lymphedema is swelling produced by an accumulation of lymph fluid in the tissue. Removal of the nodes and damage to the area prevents the lymph fluid in the area from draining properly, allowing it…
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…
Minimize Your Risk for Cervical Cancer with Exercise According to the first U.S. case-controlled study (that has been published in the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease), women who do not engage in regular physical activity have an increased risk of developing cervical cancer. According to study author…
Minimize Your Risk for Cervical Cancer with Exercise According to the first U.S. case-controlled study (that has been published in the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease), women who do not engage in regular physical activity have an increased risk of developing cervical cancer. According to study author…
