Research, Resource & Education

It is beneficial for people who are currently undergoing treatment for cancer or survivors to engage in an exercise program. As shown throughout this book, exercise can help with endurance, muscle strengthening and flexibility. Although there are 16 cancers listed, most of the recommendations can be applied to any cancer, as the side effects or late effects usually have to do with the treatments.

It is recommended that if you’re new to exercising or have pre-existing health concerns, you should consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This will ensure that you receive personalized recommendations tailored to your unique health status, and potentially prevent any complications that may arise.

It is important to remember that the information presented here and in books is of an educational nature and should not be used in lieu of medical advice from your doctor and healthcare team.

Most of the breast cancer research is from the National Cancer Institute including Side Effects/Late Effects, Treatments and Nutrition section.

Cancer Exercise Benefits and Precautions
Plus
Home Exercise and Nutrition Guide

Please see Home Exercise Guide for the main exercise table of content and more about the Fitness & Nutrition Series.

The information below in is addition to the main Fitness & Nutrition Book.

CANCER

16 Most Common Cancer Types

Cancers include Breast, Bladder, Endometrial, Thyroid, Colon/Rectal, Kidney/Renal, Prostate, Melenoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Leukemia, Liver, Lung, Pancreatic, Stomach and Adult Central Nervous System/Brain

Cancer Treatments Including Surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiation, Hormone therapy, Stem Cell Transplant, Targeted therapy, Immunotherapy

Side Effect and Late Effects

Possible cause and Ways to Manage

Cancer and Exercise

Guidelines including: Benefits, Risks, When to Avoid or Modify Exercise Routine

Starting an Exercise Program

Guidelines for Type of Exercise, including Balance, Aerobic/Endurance, Strengthening, Flexibility/ROM

Specific Recommendations and Recovery after Surgery

Eating Hints Before, During and After Cancer Treatments (National Cancer Institute)

Sample Pages

Who is this book for?
Who is this book not for?

This book is for:
• Those with a diagnosis of cancer and are currently undergoing treatment or survivors
• The beginner who has never exercised before
• The individual that has mastered the basics, but wants to know how to advance to the next level.
• Pre/post rehab individuals who would like to advance or want a list of exercise programs to follow.
• The personal trainer, physical therapist, or other coaches who would like their client to have a list of exercises that can be progressed.

This book is not for or may need modification:
• Chronic or acute disorders/injury’s that is not being followed by a health care professional. This book can be used in conjunction with a rehab program.
• If you are over 40 and have never exercises before, it is advised that a physician clears you first.
• Undiagnosed pain
• The person that does not feel they can safely modify their individual program, although can be used in conjunction with rehab or coaches/personal trainers.
• People with the following issues that have been cleared by an MD for an exercise program or in conjunction with rehab.
These issue will be addressed in future volumes: Arthritis, Cardiopulmonary, Metabolic, Autoimmune and Neurological disorders.

References

National Cancer Institute:
Side Effects – https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/side-effects/
Eating Hints: Before, during, and after Cancer Treatment – https://www.cancer.gov/publications/patienteducation/
eatinghints.pdBladder Cancer – https://www.cancer.gov/types/bladder
Breast Cancer – https://www.cancer.gov/types/breast
Colon and Rectal Cancer – https://www.cancer.gov/types/colorectal
Endometrial Cancer – https://www.cancer.gov/types/uterine
Kidney Cancer – https://www.cancer.gov/types/kidney
Leukemia – https://www.cancer.gov/types/leukemia
Liver – https://www.cancer.gov/types/liver
Lung Cancer – https://www.cancer.gov/types/lung
Melanoma – https://www.cancer.gov/types/skin
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma – https://www.cancer.gov/types/lymphoma
Pancreatic Cancer – https://www.cancer.gov/types/pancreatic
Prostate Cancer – https://www.cancer.gov/types/prostate
Thyroid Cancer – https://www.cancer.gov/types/thyroid
Surgery – https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/surgery
Radiation – https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/radiation-therapy
Chemotherapy – https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/chemotherapy
Immunotherapy – https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/immunotherapy
Targeted therapy – https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/targeted-therapies
Hormone therapy – https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/hormone-therapy
Stem cell transplant – https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/stem-cell-transplant

Ahlering, Thomas MD – Kegel Exercises for Men – http://www.urology.uci.edu/prostate/kegel.html
American Cancer Society – Rectal Cancer – https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer/treating/radiation-therapy.html
American Cancer Society – Physical Activity and the Cancer Patient – https://www.cancer.org/treatment/survivorship-during-andafter-
treatment/staying-active/physical-activity-and-the-cancer-patient.html
Bladder Cancer Canada – Bladder cancer exercise sample (Kegel)- https://bladdercancercanada.org/wpcontent/
uploads/2018/06/Bladder-Cancer-Sample-Exercises.pdf
Cancer Research UK – Exercise guidelines for Cancer Patients – https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/aboutcancer/coping/physically/exercise-guidelines
Cancer Support Community – Bladder Cancer – https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/learn-about-cancer-types/bladdercancer/bladder-cancer-treatment-and-side-effect
Cancer Support Commun6ity – Endometrial Cancer – https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/learn-about-cancertypes/endometrial-cancer/side-effects-management-endometrial-cancer
Clinical Exercise Physiology, 2nd edition. Ehrman, J, Gordon, P, Visich, P, Keteyian, S. Published by Human Kinetics 2009.
FDA: Breast Implantshttps://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/ImplantsandProsthetics/BreastImplants/default.htm
Medline Plus – Kegel Exercises – https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000141.htm
National Cancer Institute National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) – Exercising During Cancer Treatments https://www.nccn.org/patients/resources/life_with_cancer/exercise.aspx
WebMD – Colon/Rectal Cancer – https://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/colon-cancer-liver-metastasis-treatment#1