An ever-growing body of research supports the use of exercise in the treatment of most forms of cancer. Not only has exercise been demonstrated to improve survival rates from some cancers, it works to reduce the symptoms and negative effects of aggressive treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy. While in the past, oncologists have urged patients to reduce their energy expenditure, today’s cancer care teams are urging their patients to be as physically active as possible during their treatment. The issue being, too much rest can lead to loss of body function, muscle weakness, and reduced range of motion. This affects your ability to be independent and participate in activities you enjoy during treatemnt and beyond. Depending on your treatment, some of your medications may affect bone density, balance, neural function (peripheral neuropathy) and muscle function. Our exercise-based programs address all of these factors and assist in reducing nausea and fatigue.
Not only is exercise important at the time of treatment it is vitally important to keep your an exercise habit going after treatment. At least 20 studies of people with breast, colorectal, prostate, and ovarian cancer have suggested that physically active cancer survivors have a lower risk of cancer recurrence and improved survival compared with those who are inactive. We can guide you through the process of developing an appropriate exercise program and deliver you to the point where you can manage it on your own.
At the EP Group, we have had significant experience assisting patients with many forms of cancer including but not limited to:
– Multiple Myeloma
– Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
– Melanoma
– Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
– Waldenstrom’s Lymphoma
– Breast Cancer
– Lung Cancer
– Bladder Cancer
– Myelodysplasia
– Bowel Cancer (Colorectal Cancer)
– Thyroid Cancer
– Prostate Cancer
– Testicular Cancer
