More Evidence that Exercise Prevents Cancer A growing body of evidence continues to support previous research about the cancer-fighting benefits of exercise and the link between physical activity and cancer prevention. Experts are now creating guidelines on diet and exercise, which for the first time puts exercise on…
Customized Exercise Programming for Osteosarcoma (Bone Cancer) Jeff received a referral for a client with bone cancer. He’s been a Cancer Exercise Specialist for a year, but this is his first client with bone cancer. He asked if he could hire me to help him with and teach…
Customized Exercise Programming – Melanoma John was hired for individualized Exercise Programming for a Melanoma patient. He received a referral for a client with stage III melanoma on his right thigh with brain metastases. John’s a Corrective Exercise Specialist but has worked mostly with orthopedic patients. He…
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…
More Evidence that Exercise Prevents Cancer A growing body of evidence continues to support previous research about the cancer-fighting benefits of exercise and the link between physical activity and cancer prevention. Experts are now creating guidelines on diet and exercise, which for the first time puts exercise on…
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…
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…
