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…
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How Can Physical Activity Aid in Reducing the Recurrence of Cancer in Survivors Physical activity can play a crucial role in reducing the recurrence of cancer in survivors. Numerous studies have shown that regular exercise can have significant benefits for cancer survivors, both during and after treatment. Here…
Continue Reading→Exercise Can Positively Influence the Immune System in Several Ways
Exercise Can Positively Influence the Immune System in Several Ways Research suggests that regular exercise can positively influence the immune system in several ways, potentially helping the body's ability to combat cancer cells:Reduced Inflammation: Chronic inflammation can contribute to cancer development and progression. Regular exercise has been shown…
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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…
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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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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…
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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→Minimize Your Risk for Cervical Cancer with Exercise
Minimize Your Risk for Cervical Cancer with Exercise According to the first U.S. case-controlled study (that has been published in the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease), women who do not engage in regular physical activity have an increased risk of developing cervical cancer. According to study author…
Continue Reading→Cancer Rates Are Increasing in People Under 50: Learn How to Manage Your Risk
Cancer Rates Are Increasing in People Under 50: Learn How to Manage Your Risk According to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, most commonly occurring cancers are diagnosed in people over age 50. Over the past several decades, however, rates of many types of cancer have been rising in…
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