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Lung Cancer and Exercise?

"Regular exercise is one of the best things a person can do as a cancer patient or survivor, with studies showing improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness, quality of life, fatigue, and depression. However, very few studies have focused on the feasibility, safety, or efficacy of exercise in lung cancer patients. Is exercise safe for people with lung cancer? Is it beneficial? Is a long-term exercise program feasible? Yes. Yes. And yes, say experts. "

https://www.curetoday.com/articles/lung-cancer-and-exercise

curetoday.com Studies show exercise in lung cancer patients can improve survival and quality of life. 

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Moderate Activity May Improve Overall and Progression-Free Survival in Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer - The ASCO Post

"Patients with metastatic colon cancer who exercise may live longer, according to an analysis of the CALGB/SWOG 80405 trial presented at the 2017 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium.1 According to the authors, this is the first study to demonstrate an association between physical activity and survival in metastatic colorectal cancer."

http://www.ascopost.com/issues/march-25-2017/moderate-activity-may-improve-overall-and-progression-free-survival-in-patients-with-metastatic-colorectal-cancer/?platform=hootsuite

ascopost.com Patients with metastatic colon cancer who exercise may live longer, according to an analysis of the CALGB/SWOG 80405 trial presented at the 2017 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium.1 According to the authors, this is the first study to demonstrate an association between physical activity and survival...

A Precision Medicine Approach to Improve Cancer Rehabilitation’s Impact and Integration with Cancer Care and Optimize Patient Wellness

Many patients treated for cancer develop toxicities that go unaddressed, limiting their functioning, health, quality of life, and ability to work. This review describes how to optimize patient functioning and quality of life by preventing toxicities where possible or treating them early to reduce impairment and prevent disability. #cancerrehab works! @oncrehabnova

Recent Findings
Increasing the impact of cancer rehabilitation on preventing and treating toxicity requires filling research gaps and better integrating rehabilitation with cancer care.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40141-017-0145-x

link.springer.com Purpose of Review Many patients treated for cancer develop toxicities that go unaddressed, limiting their functioning, health, quality of life, and ability to work. This review describes how to...

Exercise as part of cancer treatment - Harvard Health Blog

Dr. Prue Cormie states: “If we could turn the benefits of exercise into a pill it would be demanded by patients, prescribed by every cancer specialist and subsidized by government. It would be seen as a major breakthrough in cancer treatment.”

"Exercise should be embedded as part of standard practice in cancer care and viewed as an adjunct therapy that helps counteract the adverse effects of cancer and its treatment.

All members of the multi-disciplinary cancer team should promote physical activity and help their patients adhere to exercise guidelines.

**** Best practice cancer care should include referral to an accredited exercise physiologist and/or physical therapist with experience in cancer care."

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/exercise-as-part-of-cancer-treatment-2018061314035

health.harvard.edu Based on analyses of multiple studies showing benefits of exercise, Australia’s national cancer organization has issued formal guidelines recommending exercise as part of cancer treatment for all cancer patients. The guidelines emphasize that exercise recommendations be tailored to each patient.

Effects of Preoperative Exercise on Physical Fitness and Body Composition in Pancreatic Cancer Survivors Receiving Neoadjuvant Therapy:. New preliminary evidence that a preoperative exercise program during neoadjuvant therapy may be effective at maintaining or improving muscle mass and physical fitness in pancreatic cancer survivors" = improved outcomes!! . #cancerrehab #physicaltherapy @oncrehabnova

https://journals.lww.com/rehabonc/Abstract/publishahead/Effects_of_Preoperative_Exercise_on_Physical.99949.aspx

Nutrition Recommendations During and After Treatment

Big update! ORW now has a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition available for nutrition counseling. As we know, nutrition is a key to good health -- and for those with an illness, good nutrition can be even more important.

For nutrition counseling, it is important to visit a qualified professional. This means a registered dietitian (RD) or a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). Ask your health care team to help you find one of these professionals. You can also find a dietitian through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

https://www.cancer.net/survivorship/healthy-living/nutrition-recommendations-during-and-after-treatment

cancer.net People with cancer need to maintain a healthy body weight and eat nutritious foods. Sometimes the side effects of surgery, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy may cause a person to eat less and lose weight. And some treatments may cause weight gain.Nutrition guidelines during cancer t...

"The potential of mindfulness-based stress reduction in alleviating the often disabling symptoms associated with cancer and its treatments has also been evaluated in many randomized trials. Data show that it affects reductions in psychological distress in patients with lung cancer, improves mood and general well-being in patients across several cancer diagnoses, as well as enhances psychological functioning and mindfulness in partners of cancer patients."

http://www.ascopost.com/issues/may-25-2017/the-role-of-meditation-in-cancer-care/

Today is #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay! Today and every day, Oncology Rehab and Wellness is here to support and empower survivors so they can live the lives they want and deserve. Today we celebrate all cancer survivors for their determination and courage. We are inspired daily by our patients, their families and caregivers.
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Exercising During Cancer Treatment

As we at Oncology Rehab and Wellness advocate, adding regular exercise to your daily life--even during cancer therapy can have a very positive impact not only on your general health, but also on your tolerance - and response- to treatments. Moderate aerobic exercise, such as riding a stationary bicycle or taking a daily walk, coupled with the use of light weights for strength training, can enhance physical well-being and spur recovery.

https://www.nccn.org/patients/resources/life_with_cancer/exercise.aspx

nccn.org If you have been recently diagnosed with cancer or are undergoing treatment, it's important to take special care of yourself. Studies show that one of the best ways to do this is to stay physically active.

How Mindfulness Helped Me Cope With Cancer

"I was 34 years old when I was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma and told that I had 6 months to live. That was 7 years ago. I was an executive at a global aeronautics corporation at the time. When I heard I had cancer, a huge rush of emotions overwhelmed and intimidated me. I have a background in crisis management, so I had been trained to deal with stress and develop greater resilience, but I found that I had been confusing “acting tough” with “being mentally strong.” I realized that I needed to learn how to understand, accept, and manage my emotions."

https://www.cancer.net/blog/2018-02/how-mindfulness-helped-me-cope-with-cancer

cancer.net Sarcoma survivor Valérie Sanja Tettinek shares how pursuing resilience helped her manage the emotional burden of her diagnosis. She also describes the mindfulness practices that empower her day after day.

What is the Role of Physical Therapy in Cancer Recovery?

"The good news is that it is never too late to utilize rehabilitation services for cancer recovery. If you find that you are having trouble accomplishing daily tasks or functioning at your prior level of independence, seek out a rehabilitation expert and regain your vitality." #cancerrehab @oncrehabnova

https://www.curetoday.com/community/amy-vant/2015/05/what-is-the-role-of-physical-therapy-in-cancer-recovery

curetoday.com To restore strength, endurance and vitality, make rehabilitation part of your cancer treatment.

Lung Cancer Trial Stopped When Jimmy Carter Drug Shrinks Tumors

This drug worked at least as well if not better than the chemo, so the researchers have stopped the study to give everyone a chance to take it!

nbcnews.com Researchers have stopped a study of a new lung cancer drug, saying it’s so effective they want to offer it to all the patients in the trial.

Patients with BRCA breast cancer live as long as those without mutations

Women who have BRCA mutations do just as well after treatment for breast cancer as other patients.

It’s good news for people with BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations that raise their risk of cancer. If they get cancer and have standard treatment, they live as long as breast cancer patients without the mutation.

nbcnews.com Breast cancer patients with BRCA mutations survive just as well as women without them, British researchers found.

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2Unstoppable partners women diagnosed with cancer with other women to encourage and support physical and emotional fitness during and after cancer treatment.

Take advantage of this amazing non-profit service - Going LIVE on May 7th!! #socialsupport #exerciseismedicine

2unstoppable.org Find your fitness buddy Get active and stay active during and after cancer treatment

Dogs really are like us: How golden retrievers are helping cancer research

Humans and dogs are 95 percent identical genetically — and the diseases that affect humans including breast cancer, prostate cancer, and melanoma are almost identical. Comparative oncology might be a key to fighting cancer!

nbcnews.com Genetic similarities between canines and humans may provide clues to treat disease more effectively

How Elephants Defend Against Cancer

Why don't elephants get cancer?? Studying different species and their response to cancer could open the door to helping people diagnosed in the future.

nih.gov Understanding how different species like elephants evolved to suppress cancer could help researchers develop novel prevention and treatment strategies for humans.

Acupuncture May Reduce Joint Pain Caused by Breast Cancer Therapy

Acupuncture may help you manage joint pain that can occur as a side effect of your cancer treatment. Try thinking outside of the box - Holistic medicine may help you, in addition to your regular treatment strategies.

cancer.gov Acupuncture may reduce joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitors in postmenopausal women with breast cancer, according to results of a rigorous clinical trial.

This past weekend, we had so much fun at the Step Sisters' Ribbon Run 5K! We had fun with our photo booth and thank you for those who participated! #oncrehabnova

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Psychological Stress and Cancer

If you are feeling stressed, this fact sheet is a must read!!! Emotional and social support can reduce levels of depression, anxiety, and disease- and treatment-related symptoms. Learn about tips and resources that can help you cope with your psychological stress.

cancer.gov A fact sheet that describes the effects of stress on the body, the results of research on the relationship between stress and cancer, and information about coping with stress.

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Exercise Has Short- and Long-Term Benefits for Cancer Survivors

From several observational studies, we know that being physically active after a diagnosis of cancer is associated with better prognosis.

curetoday.com Fatigue is a life-altering and often long-lasting effect that impacts many cancer survivors. And while there is currently no cure for the condition, recent research presented at the 2018 Cancer Survivorship Symposium found that exercise can have both short- and long-term benefits for patients dealin...

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Those 2-Minute Walk Breaks? They Add Up

Walk for two minutes. Repeat 15 times. Or walk for 10 minutes, 3 times. The benefits for longevity appear to be almost exactly the same!

nytimes.com Whether you move for long stretches or in sporadic spurts, the effect on overall health can be the same.

Mindfulness in Coping With Cancer

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‘This is not the end’: Using immunotherapy and a genetic glitch to give cancer patients hope

The breakthrough, made official by the Food and Drug Administration, immediately could benefit some patients with certain kinds of advanced cancer that aren’t responding to chemotherapy.

washingtonpost.com Her doctors told her there was nothing more they could do. Then Stefanie Joho connected with a small, and pivotal, clinical trial.

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Obesity is shifting cancer to young adults: Obesity can also alter a young person's likelihood of developing cancer later in life

According to this review, childhood obesity may have lasting effects that could lead to cancer early and late in life. Multiple myeloma is now reported in young adults under 45, while historically the peak incidence age held steady at 69 for decades.

sciencedaily.com Researchers have compiled evidence from more than 100 publications to show how obesity increases risk of 13 different cancers in young adults. The meta-analysis describes how obesity has shifted certain cancers to younger age groups, and intensified cellular mechanisms promoting the diseases.

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Persistent Peripheral Neuropathy Increases Fall Risk among Cancer Survivors

The problems with physical functioning (following chemotherapy treatment) were associated with a substantial increase in the women’s risk for injurious falls.

Did you know...Physical therapy and exercise can help you minimize peripheral neuropathy symptoms

cancer.gov Many female cancer survivors have problems with mobility and other physical functioning as a result of persistent peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy treatment, according to a new study.

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Understanding Post-Treatment “Chemobrain”

"We now know patients experience impairments not just after chemo, but after surgery, radiation, hormonal therapy, and other treatments" ... Oncology rehabilitation is just one way to help you combat those impairments

cancer.gov An NCI research update about research to investigate what factors play a role in “chemobrain” or cognitive impairment after cancer treatment.

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Exercise: A Growing Role in Lung Cancer Prevention, Treatment, and Survival

More and more research studies are supporting the benefits of exercise before, during, and after cancer treatment. We would love to help you implement physical activity and exercise into your weekly routine!

cancertherapyadvisor.com Regular exercise can help patients deal with issues related to weight gain during treatment, and can help to protect them against the development of other comorbidities, including diabetes and heart disease.