Reach - Research In Exercise And Cancer Health

This episode was made in response to the overwhelming response to the first few episodes of the show. So many people got in touch with me to let me know that they had no idea exercise could help cancer patients and that this field existed. In this episode, I talk about the safety of exercise during cancer treatment, how it can be beneficial, what to expect when you're setting goals and some how to modify exercise appropriately.      Show Notes   1:30 -  Thank you: the feedback I’ve gotten from the initial episodes have inspired me to keep going   2:30 – The common forms of therapy (radiation, chemotherapy & hormonal therapy), what they are and some of their side effects   8:07 – Point 1. Exercise is safe during exercise. I talk about how not exercising may be even worse.   10:28 – Point 2. You may need to modify exercise around the side effects of treatment. I talk briefly about some common side effects (lymphedema, peripheral neuropathy, low blood cell count etc.  and how you can tailor your exercise accordi

Dr. Bobby Cheema is researcher and Senior lecturer at University of Western Sydney in Australia. Bobby has done a lot of work in the area of weight training and cancer a really strong advocate of making exercise fit an individuals’ lifestyle. In the show, we talk about why it’s so important for cancer patients and survivors to engage in exercise, how to design a program suit to you, along with some tips on common problem areas for survivors, such as lymphedema and peripheral neuropathy. We also chat about the role of exercise physiologists within the health care system. In Australia, patients with chronic diseases can get reimbursed for training sessions and consultations with exercise physiologists. This is a really strong indicator of the progression of the field, so we hope to promote awareness of this and help push the field forward.   Follow Bobby at his website, drbobbycheema.com     Outline of the Show   2:45 Bobby’s background, my inability to swim.   4:00 Why is weight training important for cancer s

In 2014, after having 2/3 of his quadriceps removed as the result of a sarcomma, Mark Corroto went from being a competitive cyclist to learning how to walk again. In this episode, he shares his experiences in dealing with a cancer diagnosis along the the mental and physical battle to recovery.  Mark spoke about Imerman's Angels, a group that provides free support to survivors, by connecting them with a mentor (another cancer patient or survivor). If you know of someone that may benefit from this group, they can learn more about them here: http://imermanangels.org/about-us-2/  Mark also serves on the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, who look to promote policy change to better cancer care. You can learn more here: https://www.canceradvocacy.org/ https://www.facebook.com/cancersurvivorship/   Outline of the show:   1:30 Mark's background   3:00 How he found his tumor / initial treatment / and reaction to being told he had cancer   6:30 Day of surgery / How he found cycling   8:30 The importance of soc

In this quick introduction episode, I break down the podcast, the reasons behind its inception, and with my goals for it moving forward. Here, I lay out the format of the show, and give you an idea of what to expect from it. I also spend a bit of time talking about my background as a researcher in exercise and cancer, along with my journey to get here. Enjoy!