May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month Non-melanoma skin cancer:Non-melanoma skin cancer is a very common cancer in the United States, with more than 5 million people diagnosed each year. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, which are non-melanoma skin cancers, are the most common types…
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…
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…
Customized Exercise Programming – Multiple Myeloma Tom received a referral for a client with stage III multiple myeloma (MM) and a life expectancy of 2-3 years. Tom has been a Cancer Exercise Specialist for two years, and this is his first client with MM. He asked if…
Exercise and Cancer Survivorship - The Next Step "Cancer survivorship - it's not really about getting back to normal, but really it is establishing what their 'new' normal looks like." Exercise and Cancer Survivorship – The Next Step If you have personally gone through cancer surgery/treatment, you will…
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…
