…exercise physiologist at Dana-Farber, both point out, you don’t need to be an exercise zealot to incorporate exercise into your life. John Barrett (right) with Dana-Farber exercise physiologist Nancy Campbell,…
…exercise helped me face my situation. I was in the best shape of my life when I was diagnosed at age 36. I was running, cross-training, and working with a…
…well first, and then move on to your prostheses. There are also specific bras for things like exercise classes or swimming, making it easier to do thinks like dance, Pilates,…
…explores methods for improving sleep. Staying active during and after treatment: Exercise classes and fitness consults can help prevent cancer recurrence in survivors who have finished treatment, but it also…
…exercise to breast cancer are “observational,” meaning they ask large groups of women without breast cancer to report on what kind of foods they eat, what kind of exercise they…
…Dana-Farber’s Adult Survivorship Program. “These classes and support groups give you tools to deal with some of the unique stresses and challenges that can occur after treatment.” Dana-Farber offers a…
…Take steps to deal with fatigue. Fatigue in cancer survivors (and patients) can have many causes, ranging from medication regimens, lack of exercise, treatment side effects, and even depression or…
…reconstruction of my gastrointestinal tract, I could barely eat or walk. Just a few months before, I had climbed Diamond Head volcano in Hawaii. I regularly took spin classes and…
…yoga, Pilates, exercise, and other kinds of movement classes I’ve enjoyed at the Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies, both during and after my radiation treatment, the instructors make the effort…
…physical therapists, nutritionists, self-care and beauty programs, exercise classes, and wig and clothing stores. Be honest with where you’re at physically, give yourself compassion, and start small. I was so…
…support program, a young adult support group, and more. Patients can also take advantage of resources such as nutrition services, integrative therapies, a sexual health program, exercise classes, and spiritual…
…important to speak up if you’re worried. Oftentimes there are resources available such as workshops, support groups, or even exercise classes. For patients, it’s important to address any other medical…
…use the internet to learn a new language, partake in a guided exercise or mediation session, learn a new skill, or even go on a virtual tour of a museum…
…plan. Consider starting an exercise routine. Exercise offers key benefits for cancer patients. In addition to helping you maintain a healthy weight, physical activity helps lower stress, improve sleep patterns,…
…regular exercise. “We absolutely encourage exercise, including for those men in treatment,” says Pomerantz, referencing a number of studies that have shown exercise reduces the risk of and aggressiveness of…
…a growing body of research that indicates that patients who exercise have better outcomes. Exercise does not have to be a trip to the gym, nor does it have to…
…“Sit with your child as often as possible and enjoy eating together.” Exercise. There are numerous physical and mental benefits to regular exercise. Staying fit doesn’t have to be a…
…attention. Physical activity, which includes exercise, such as walking or strength training. Mindfulness activities, which include meditation or mind-body activities that blend movement, breathing and attention. The Leonard P. Zakim…
An exercise-related hormone, irisin, administered to animals with a model of Parkinson’s disease reduced nerve degeneration and symptoms associated with the progressive movement disorder, say scientists from Dana-Farber and Johns…
…legs, can increase risk for falls and fall-related injuries. To help prevent and ease these problems, Dana-Farber exercise physiologist Nancy Campbell, MS, recommends patients use low-impact exercise routines like finger…