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Cancer doesn’t appear overnight. It’s the result of complex biological changes—many of which are shaped by the lives we lead each day. And among all modifiable risk factors, exercise stands out as one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent cancer before it starts, and to fight it if it does.
Recent research in 2025 underscores the critical role of physical activity throughout the cancer journey - from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship. Despite growing evidence of its benefits, many cancer patients remain insufficiently active, potentially missing out on improved outcomes and qua...
Nutrition plays a crucial role in cancer recovery, survivorship, and overall health. However, the timing of nutrition guidance is just as important as the recommendations themselves. While it may seem logical to provide dietary advice throughout all phases of cancer care, research indicates that pro...
Why the Cancer Exercise Training Institute Remains the Gold Standard in Oncology Exercise Education
What is Sarcoma?
Sarcoma is a rare cancer that arises in the bones and soft tissues—such as muscle, fat, nerves, and blood vessels. Unlike more common cancers that affect organs like the breast, lung, or colon, sarcomas make up only about 1% of all adult cancers and roughly 15% of childhood cancers...
Navigating breast cancer is a journey that touches every part of your life—physically,
emotionally, and mentally. While treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and
hormone therapy are essential, staying active can significantly enhance recovery, reduce the risk
of recurrence, and improve q...
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Survivorship Isn’t the End — It’s the Beginning of Recovery
Cancer recovery doesn’t end when the treatment stops. Survivors frequently face persistent functional impairments long after their treatment ends (1). That’s when the real journey begins.Â
“She survived cancer, but couldn’t lift her ar...
Teaching a group exercise class for cancer patients and survivors can be an overwhelming task for the average fitness professional. Even if you have a group of participants that are all relatively the same age and have undergone the exact same treatment and surgical procedures, no two cancer patient...
June is a powerful month in the cancer community. It celebrates resilience through National Cancer Survivor Month and advances in treatment with Cancer Immunotherapy Awareness Month. Together, these observances honor the journeys of survivors while spotlighting the groundbreaking science that’s tran...
Goal:
To reduce modifiable cancer risk through consistent, evidence-informed dietary and physical activity patterns designed for beginners.
Why It Matters
Research indicates that 30–50% of cancers are preventable through healthy lifestyle changes, particularly related to diet, physical activity...
"The body holds trauma. The breath is the key to releasing it."
For individuals navigating the emotional aftershocks of cancer—whether in treatment or recovery—the need for compassionate, holistic support is essential. While medical interventions focus on eradicating disease, healing the nervous sy...
