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For years, we’ve known that exercise improves fatigue, strength, and quality of life during and after cancer treatment. What we didn’t know, at least not at the highest scientific level, was whether movement could directly lower the risk of cancer coming back, or even help survivors live longer.
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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.
In a fitness world dominated by trends, templates, and 30-day transformation challenges, the promise of fast, one-size-fits-all results is tempting. But when it comes to long-term health, safety, and true transformation, cookie-cutter workouts don’t cut it. For most people, especially those with pre...
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...
Watch this video to learn about the OncoVie™ Cancer Exercise Specialist training from the first guided session that is part of the Zoom Guided training program with business support. (Exclusively from the Cancer Exercise Training Institute (CETI)). You'll also get an introduction to cancer and the ...
“It felt like a tight string running from my armpit to my inner arm.
Every time I reached for something, it pulled.”
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Axillary web syndrome (AWS), also known as
“cording”, is one of the most common side effects of breast cancer surgery. It frequently follows
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Exercise isn’t just safe for people with cancer—it’s therapeutic. But despite its proven benefits, most patients face emotional, physical, logistical, or psychological obstacles that stop them from moving. The good news? These barriers can be addressed with the right tools, support, and mindset.
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Many people feel lost, confused, and defeated after receiving a cancer diagnosis. As a Cancer
Exercise Specialist I often get asked questions about how to incorporate exercise into a daily
routine. I’m here to answer your questions.
1. Am I allowed to exercise?
First of all, you should always consult ...
Watch this 5-minute lumpectomy tutorial below and learn the 2 key elements that impact exercise programming. This will give you a taste of the study curriculum to become an OncoVie™ Cancer Exercise Specialist.
Join us for the Zoom Guided training class, and the session that covers this in great det...
