Can a Plant-Based Diet Reduce Your Risk of Cancer? A plant-based diet has been associated with a reduced risk of certain types of cancer, but it's important to understand that no single dietary choice can guarantee the prevention of cancer. Cancer risk is influenced by a combination of…
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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…
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What Opportunities Will I have as a CETI Cancer Exercise Specialist? What Opportunities Will I have as a CETI Cancer Exercise Specialist? Becoming a CETI Cancer Exercise Specialist presents you with several valuable opportunities to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals who are undergoing cancer…
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→Customized Exercise Programming – Primary Bone Cancer w/Lung METS
Customized Exercise Programming - Primary Bone Cancer w/Lung METS Jane received a referral for a new client with bone cancer that has spread to her lungs. She is a recent CES graduate and was looking for assistance in putting together a safe and effective exercise program for her…
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Customized Exercise Programming - Testicular Cancer Jim received a referral for a client with testicular cancer. He’s been a Cancer Exercise Specialist for a little over a year, but this is his first client with testicular cancer. He asked if he could hire me to help him with…
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…
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