Tag: lymphedema

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…

May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month Non-melanoma skin cancer:Non-melanoma skin cancer is a very common cancer in the United States, with more than 5 million people diagnosed each year. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, which are non-melanoma skin cancers, are the most common types…

April is Oral Cavity Cancer Awareness Month The International Agency for Research on Cancer estimated that in 2021 there were 54,0001  new cases of lip and oral cancer in the U.S. and 377,713 worldwide. Of those individuals, 43 percent will not survive longer than five years, and many who…

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…

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 9,910 will be diagnosed in 2022.  Testicular cancer occurs in the testicles, which are located inside the scrotum.…

How to Create the First 2 Weeks of Exercise Programming for Head and Neck Cancer Patients When you begin to work with a new client, especially a cancer survivor, the first 2 weeks are incredibly important in setting the stage for a longer-term program. This example 2 week…

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…

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…

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…