The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan

The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan
Author: Carolyn M. Kaelin
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2007-04-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 007149040X

The only breast cancer recovery program designed by a Harvard doctor and survivor and approved by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Feel healthy again. Regain control of your life. Exciting new research reveals that regular exercise can reduce the chance of breast cancer recurrence and extend your life. Exercise can also help you recover energy, strength, and flexibility diminished by lifesaving breast cancer treatments. Dr. Carolyn Kaelin is a leading breast cancer surgeon who understands the important links among exercise, recovery, and the quality of life--and she is a breast cancer survivor, too. Designed with master trainers Josie Gardner and Joy Prouty, The Breast Cancer Survivor's Fitness Plan features effective, inspiring workouts tailored for each type of surgery and adapted for differing fitness levels. Feel strong again and Improve your flexibility and balance Rebuild your muscles Protect your bones Enhance your appearance, vitality, and all-around health For more information on Dr. Kaelin about breast cancer treatment and recovery, read her award-winning book Living Through Breast Cancer.

ACSM's Guide to Exercise and Cancer Survivorship

ACSM's Guide to Exercise and Cancer Survivorship
Author: American College of Sports Medicine
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2012-02-14
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1492581933

ACSM’s Guide to Exercise and Cancer Survivorship presents the science behind the benefits of exercise for cancer survival and survivorship as well as the application of that science to the design or adaptation of exercise programs for cancer patients and survivors. Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), this authoritative reference offers the most current information for health and fitness professionals working with survivors of many types of cancers. Dr. Melinda L. Irwin has assembled a team of the most respected experts in the field of exercise and cancer survivorship. With an emphasis on practical application, the text discusses the following: • Incidence and prevalence of the most common cancers • Common cancer treatments and side effects • Benefits of exercise after a diagnosis of cancer • Exercise testing, prescription, and programming • Nutrition and weight management • Counseling for health behavior change • Injury prevention • Program administration This guide presents evidence-based information to assist health, fitness, and medical professionals in using exercise to help cancer survivors with recovery, rehabilitation, and reducing the risk of recurrence. Throughout the text, readers will find quick-reference Take-Home Messages that highlight key information and how it can be applied in practice. Chapters also include reproducible forms and questionnaires to facilitate the implementation of an exercise program with a new client or patient, such as physician’s permission forms, medical and cancer treatment history forms, weekly logs of exercise and energy levels, medication listings, and nutrition and goal-setting questionnaires. In addition, ACSM’s Guide to Exercise and Cancer Survivorship discusses all of the job task analysis points tested in the ACSM/ACS Certified Cancer Exercise Trainer (CET) exam, making this the most complete resource available for health and fitness professionals studying to attain CET certification. Each chapter begins with a list of the CET exam points discussed in that chapter. A complete listing is also included in the appendix. As both an essential preparation text for certification and a practical reference, ACSM’s Guide to Exercise and Cancer Survivorship will increase health and fitness professionals’ knowledge of the benefits of exercise after a cancer diagnosis as well as the specifics of developing and adapting exercise programs to meet the unique needs of cancer survivors. Evidence has shown that physical activity has numerous health benefits for cancer patients and survivors. More clinicians and oncologists are recommending exercise as a strategy for reducing the side effects of treatment, speeding recovery, and improving overall quality of life. In turn, cancer survivors are seeking health and fitness professionals with knowledge and experience to help them learn how to exercise safely within their capabilities. With ACSM’s Guide to Exercise and Cancer Survivorship, health and fitness professionals can provide safe exercise programs to help cancer survivors improve their health, take proactive steps toward preventing recurrences, and enhance their quality of life.

Exercise and Cancer Survivorship

Exercise and Cancer Survivorship
Author: John Saxton
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2010-01-08
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1441911731

An increasing number of exercise scientists are applying their skills collaboratively (with medics and physiotherapists) to clinical populations and investigating the effects of exercise in relation to wide-ranging clinical, pathophysiological and psycho-social outcomes. The book is aimed at final year Undergraduate and Master's level students of Exercise Science, who are interested in working with clinical populations such as cancer patients. Many university Sport and Exercise Science courses in the UK and USA now have modules which are focused on exercise for health, and cover aspects of exercise science which are appropriate for clinical populations. The book would also be a very valuable resource for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Physiotherapy courses and a very useful resource for students of Exercise Science and Physiotherapy, as well as practitioners working with cancer patients.There are an increasing amount of research opportunities for exercise scientists who are interested in working with clinical populations. Furthermore, a considerable amount of Government and Charity research funding is being targeted at active lifestyles and this is helping to generate a new culture of collaboration between exercise scientists and medics. Hence, it is highly likely that an increasing number of students from Sport and Exercise Science courses will pursue careers within the clinical realm in the future. Practicing exercise therapists, clinical exercise physiologists and physiotherapists would also find lots of useful up-to-date knowledge to support their evidence-based clinical practice. This book would also be of interest to informed readers who are themselves undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment.

Cancer Fitness

Cancer Fitness
Author: Anna L. Schwartz
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2008-06-16
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1439103933

Increase your survival odds by creating and following an exercise program that counteracts the side effects of your treatment, speeds your recovery, and reduces your risk of recurrence. Most cancer patients and survivors think that "rest" will decrease their fatigue and speed their recovery. But in fact, rest can make patients weak and debilitated during treatment and may prolong hospitalization. Based on Dr. Anna Schwartz's research and her life's work as a nurse and a coach, Cancer Fitness offers cancer patients and survivors comprehensive advice and an easy step-by-step program to begin improving their physical and emotional health and reclaiming their lives beyond cancer. Through exercise, patients will regain some control over their body, manage side effects more successfully, and increase their body's ability to heal. Cancer Fitness provides clear directions to safely start an exercise program, and the tools to make exercise a long-lasting lifestyle change to heal body and soul.

Breast Fitness

Breast Fitness
Author: Anne McTiernan, MD, PhD
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 424
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1466875003

Never before has a book so clearly detailed how exercise can reduce the risk for and recurrence of breast cancer, and how women can incorporate a safe and effective exercise program into their lives to fight against the disease. In clear, accessible language, the expert authors explain: *How to ascertain your breast cancer risk factors *What you can do NOW to prevent Breast Cancer *Detailed diet and exercise programs that will keep you healthy and can save your life *How to detect breast cancer early *Your best lifestyle choices for surviving--and thriving--after diagnosis, and practical steps to maximize your chances of the cancer never coming back. Want to prevent breast cancer or keep it from coming back? With Breast Fitness, Dr. Anne McTiernan, Dr. Julie Gralow, and Dr. Lisa Talbott present the only comprehensive, illustrated guide to the new-found connection between exercise and fighting breast cancer, and what you can do to maximize your chances of living your life breast cancer-free.

Physical Activity and Cancer

Physical Activity and Cancer
Author: Kerry S. Courneya
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2010-11-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3642042317

This book explores in depth the relation between physical activity and cancer control, including primary prevention, coping with treatments, recovery after treatments, long-term survivorship, secondary prevention, and survival. The first part of the book presents the most recent research on the impact of physical activity in preventing a range of cancers. In the second part, the association between physical activity and cancer survivorship is addressed. The effects of physical activity on supportive care endpoints (e.g., quality of life, fatigue, physical functioning) and disease endpoints (e.g., biomarkers, recurrence, survival) are carefully analyzed. In addition, the determinants of physical activity in cancer survivors are discussed, and behavior change strategies for increasing physical activity in cancer survivors are appraised. The final part of the book is devoted to special topics, including the relation of physical activity to pediatric cancer survivorship and to palliative cancer care.

Exercise Oncology

Exercise Oncology
Author: Kathryn H. Schmitz
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2020-05-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3030420116

This groundbreaking book presents a unique and practical approach to the evolving field of exercise oncology - the study of physical activity in the context of cancer prevention and control. Presenting the current state of the art, the book is sensibly divided into four thematic sections. Following an opening chapter presenting an overview and timeline of exercise oncology, the chapters comprising part I discuss primary cancer prevention, physical activity and survivorship, and the mechanisms by which these operate. Diagnosis and treatment considerations are discussed in part II, including prehabilitation, exercise during surgical recovery, infusion and radiation therapies, and treatment efficacy. Post-treatment and end-of-life care are covered in part III, including cardio-oncology, energetics and palliative care. Part IV presents behavioral, logistical and policy-making considerations, highlighting a multidisciplinary approach to exercise oncology as well as practical matters such as reimbursement and economics. Written and edited by experts in the field, Exercise Oncology will be a go-to practical resource for sports medicine clinicians, family and primary care physicians, oncologists, physical therapy and rehabilitation specialists, and all medical professionals who treat cancer patients.

Reclaim Your Strength and Hope

Reclaim Your Strength and Hope
Author: Emilee Garfield
Publisher: Balboa Press
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2019-08-26
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 198222620X

Emilee Garfield is a professional life coach, two time cancer survivor and has been a movement educator for 21 years, specializing in therapeutic Pilates and yoga. She helps women in cancer recovery overcome both emotional and physical scars, breaking through their pain, frustration and limiting beliefs. After having chemotherapy and major abdominal surgery for Stage 3c ovarian cancer, she embarked on a mission to help other women in cancer recovery have a better quality of life. Emilee created the Cancer Core Recovery® Method to safely exercise after major abdominal surgery and while living with an ostomy. Her fun and inspiring attitude and loving guidance attracts women worldwide to her online courses, one-on-one and group coaching, retreats and workshops.

Cancer and Exercise

Cancer and Exercise
Author: Leila Malek
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Cancer
ISBN: 9781536127478

With advances in knowledge and technology, the proportion of cancer patients who have been cured or survive with cancers is growing, but a certain proportion of patients will still have disease recurrence or progression to palliative care. During the entirety of cancer progression, significant adverse impacts on physical and psychological aspects have been observed due to both diseases themselves and the associated treatments. Exercise-oncology is an emerging field of research that has gained increasing attention since the term was first publicly introduced during the 1980s, showing improved functional capacity, body composition and treatment-related nausea with aerobic exercise. In this book, the authors review the current evidence on the application of exercise in various time points during cancer care, including as a preventive measure before cancer development, as a treatment during cancer treatments, as a rehabilitation measure during the recovery phase, and as a supportive measure during palliative care. Proposed mechanisms and published data from various studies will be evaluated, and finally guidelines on exercise prescription during cancer care will also be discussed.

A Cancer Source Book for Nurses

A Cancer Source Book for Nurses
Author: American Cancer Society
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 596
Release: 2004
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780763732769

Covers the most common cancers and strategies for nursing care.