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Exercise as Medicine: The CHALLENGE Trial’s Breakthrough for Colon Cancer Survivors breast cancer thriver cancer exercise cancer exercise guidelines cancer exercise specialist cancer exercise trainer cancer survivorship ceti challenge trial colon colon cancer colon cancer awareness colon cancer patient colon cancer prevention colon cancer survivor exercise is medicine exercise oncology oncology care oncology exercise oncology nutrition oncovie oncovie cancer exercise specialist Sep 15, 2025

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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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Beyond Survival - Why Early Intervention Matters bone cancer cancer exercise guidelines cancer exercise specialist cancer exercise trainer childhood cancer childhood cancer awareness childhood cancer awareness month exercise oncology hodgkins lymphoma leukemia oncology exercise osteosarcoma pediatric cancer Aug 27, 2025

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time when gold ribbons shine light on the realities faced by young patients and their families. While survival rates for pediatric cancers, particularly leukemia, lymphoma, and bone cancers, have improved dramatically, survivorship is not without chal...

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Introduction to Cancer, Cancer Exercise and the Zoom Guided Training Program cancer exercise cancer exercise specialist oncovie cancer exercise specialist Jul 13, 2025

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 ...

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Breaking the Cord: From Restriction to Recovery After Breast Cancer Surgery axillary node dissection axillary web syndrome breast cancer breast cancer diagnosis breast cancer patient cancer acceptance cancer exercise cancer exercise guidelines cancer exercise specialist cancer exercise trainer cancer recovery ces cet clt cording dpt pelvic floor physical therapy physical therapist physiotherapist Jul 08, 2025

“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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How I'm Using Substack to Grow My Business—And How You Can Too as a CETI Cancer Exercise Specialist ace certified ace personal trainer afaa certified cancer exercise specialist cancer exercise trainer cancer exercise training institute canfit canfitpro canfitpro certified issa issa certified issa certified personal trainer nasm nasm certified nasm personal trainer nsca nsca certified nsca certified personal trainer Jul 07, 2025

One of the questions I’m asked most often by our Cancer Exercise Specialists is: "How can I get more clients, grow my brand, and stand out in my community?"

I want to share something that has made a real difference in my own business: Substack.

What is Substack?

Substack is a powerful email newsl...

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84% Inactive: Confronting the Crisis of Physical Inactivity Among Cancer Survivors - Andrea Leonard, MS, CES, CPT advanced cancer anti-inflammatory diet bone density brain fog brca1 brca2 breast cancer recovery breast cancer treatments cancer exercise specialist cancer exercise trainer cancer exercise training institute cancer recurrence cancer rehab cancer rehabilitation cancer related fatigue cancer treatment side-effects exercise oncology inactivity oncology exercise oncovie cancer exercise specialist Jun 04, 2025

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 quality...

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How to Overcome Barriers to Exercise as a Cancer Patient - Andrea Leonard, MS, CES, CPT cancer comorbidities cancer exercise cancer exercise guidelines cancer exercise specialist cancer exercise trainer cancer exercise training institute cancer prevention diet cancer survivorship cancer treatment side-effects disease prevention exercise exercise oncology nutrition after cancer treatment oncology exercise Jun 04, 2025

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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