exercise

January 17, 2019
Carol Michaels, MBA, ACE, ACSM

Should You Exercise If You Have Prostate Cancer?

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Exercise can greatly improve the physical and mental health of men with prostate cancer. Exercise specialist Carol Michaels shares what the benefits are and how to start a program that’s right for you.

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Lidia Schapira, MD, FASCO; 2015-2021 Cancer.Net Editor in Chief
January 10, 2019
Lidia Schapira, MD, FASCO

Motivating Yourself for Exercise Goals in the New Year

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In her first From the Editor’s Desk of 2019, Dr. Schapira writes about setting goals and resolutions for the new year and how exercise helps people with cancer regain a much-needed sense of control and success in their lives.

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October 11, 2018
Greg Guthrie, ASCO staff

Changes People Can Make to Lower Their Cancer Risk

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In this podcast from the ASCO Educational Book, Dr. Noelle LoConte, Dr. Jeffrey Gershenwald, and Dr. Cynthia Thomson discuss lifestyle changes that may reduce the risk of cancer.
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September 13, 2018
Lorenzo Cohen, PhD, and Alison Jefferies, MEd

6 Lifestyle Changes to Improve Your Cancer Care

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Dr. Lorenzo Cohen and Alison Jefferies recommend harnessing 6 lifestyle pillars for positive behavior change to improve wellness and long-term health.

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August 30, 2018
Carol Michaels, MBA, ACE, ACSM

The Benefits of Exercise for People With Lung Cancer

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Following an exercise program during and after lung cancer treatment may help reduce cancer-related fatigue and speed recovery from treatment. Read about 4 types of exercise to consider and why.

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July 25, 2018
Loriana Hernandez-Aldama

Getting Fit for Cancer Treatment: Why It Matters

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After being diagnosed with cancer, journalist Loriana Hernandez-Aldama learned that living a healthy lifestyle before treatment begins can help you cope with and manage the challenges to come. This practice of preparing yourself for cancer treatment is sometimes called prehabilitation.

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Lidia Schapira, MD, FASCO; 2015-2021 Cancer.Net Editor in Chief
February 22, 2018
Lidia Schapira, MD, FASCO

How Can We Do Better at Preventing Cancer?

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In this month’s From the Editor’s Desk, Dr. Schapira writes about prevention and what we can do to help understand and manage our personal cancer risk.

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October 31, 2017
Greg Guthrie, ASCO staff

How Cancer Survivors Can Get Exercise Support

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It can be hard to fit physical activity into life after cancer, but exercise provides real benefits for survivors. In this podcast, Kristin Leung and Rachel Dudasik describe how an exercise program, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, helps motivate and support cancer survivors.

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May 11, 2017
Lee W. Jones, PhD

Exercise During Cancer Treatment: An Expert Q&A

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Not only is exercise safe during cancer treatment, it may help reduce side effects and offer other health benefits. Here’s how to get or stay active after a cancer diagnosis.

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