Reach - Research In Exercise And Cancer Health

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