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…
Exercise Can Be an Essential Component in Managing Treatment Side Effects for Cancer Patients Exercise can be an essential component in managing treatment side effects for cancer patients. While it is essential to consult with a healthcare professional before starting an exercise regimen, when done correctly, exercise can…
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…
Talking with Your Children about Advanced Cancer Children of all ages can sense when things are wrong. Keeping your children's trust is still very important at this time. It's best to be as open as you can about the fact that your cancer is terminal. They may worry that…
Exercise - From Prevention to Survivorship According to a 2016 study conducted by Moore et al., leisure-time physical activity reduces the risk of at least 13 different cancer types (Moore et al., 2016), and furthermore provide evidence for an exercise-dependent reduction in the risk of disease recurrence for…
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…
Customized Exercise Programming - Colorectal Cancer Customized Exercise Programming Colorectal Cancer cancer is the third most commonly occurring cancer in men and the second most commonly occurring cancer in women. There were over 1.93 million new cases and 0.94 million deaths worldwide in 2020. Incidence rates have been decreasing for…
Customized Exercise Programming - Colorectal Cancer Ben received a referral for a client with colon cancer. He’s been a Cancer Exercise Specialist for two years, but this is his first client with colorectal cancer. He asked if he could hire me to help him with and teach him…
Customized Exercise Programming - Colorectal Cancer Customized Exercise Programming Colorectal Cancer cancer is the third most commonly occurring cancer in men and the second most commonly occurring cancer in women. There were over 1.93 million new cases and 0.94 million deaths worldwide in 2020. Incidence rates have been decreasing for…
