What Are The Best Foods to Eat to Strengthen Your Immune System? A strong immune system is crucial for maintaining good health and fighting off infections. While no single food can guarantee immunity, a well-balanced and nutrient-rich diet can certainly support your immune system. Here are some foods…
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Why Should I Hire a CETI Cancer Exercise Specialist? Hiring a Cancer Exercise Specialist (CES) from the Cancer Exercise Training Institute (CETI) can offer several important benefits for individuals dealing with cancer or cancer survivors. CES professionals are trained to provide exercise guidance and support specifically tailored to the…
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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→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→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…
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Treatment is Over - The Side Effects are Not Problems Related to Surgery: Survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma, especially those diagnosed before 1988, often had their spleens removed. The spleen is a vital organ for the immune system. Removing it is linked with a higher risk of infections. Survivors…
Continue Reading→Customized Exercise Programming – Cervical Cancer
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…
Continue Reading→Dealing with Hormonal Therapy & Breast Cancer
Dealing with Hormonal Therapy & Breast Cancer Hormone therapy (also called hormonal therapy, hormone treatment, or endocrine therapy) slows or stops the growth of hormone-sensitive tumors by blocking the body’s ability to produce hormones or by interfering with effects of hormones on breast cancer cells. Tumors that are…
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How to Begin Your First Two Weeks of Recovery with the BOSU Balance Trainer When you begin to work with a new client, especially a breast cancer survivor, the first 2 weeks are incredibly important in setting the stage for a longer-term program. First and foremost, patients MUST discuss…
Continue Reading→September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2022 projectionsOther than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for prostate cancer in the United States for 2022 are:About 268,490 new cases of prostate cancerAbout 34,500 deaths from prostate cancerRisk of…
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