Oncology Rehab and Wellness Resources, LLC

"Cancer treatment is a grueling course, leaving many people exhausted, weak and with a compromised immune system. Just getting out of bed can be a huge and daunting task, let alone exercising in a gymnasium or playing at the park with grandchildren. This is where a physical therapist comes in. Despite advances in medical treatments, individuals that receive cancer treatments typically experience extensive physical limitations during and after treatments. These limitations include and are not limited to cancer-related fatigue (CRF), pain, nerve damage, lymphedema, deconditioning, as well as incontinence." #cancerrehab

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

Cosmetics for a Cause

Cosmetics for a Cause - May 4th!

events.r20.constantcontact.com Miss Shenandoah Valley 2019, Breana Turner hosts Cosmetics for a Cause. A certified makeup artist will deliver a tutorial, treats, women's empowerment, and other surprises will take place! Please join us for the excited afternoon! All women are welcome to attend!

Proud be a sponsor of The Steps Sisters Ribbon Run !!

Check out the amazing sponsor support for our 12th annual event!

Nutrition Seminar - for cancer survivors and their families

Happening today! Please join us for our next free seminar on April 7th! Nutrition for Cancer Survivors - for cancer survivors and their families!

events.r20.constantcontact.com Please join us for our free seminar to learn more about nutrition and cancer. Bring a friend or family member! General nutrition will be covered as well!

Nutrition Seminar - for cancer survivors and their families

You're invited to our upcoming event. Register today.

events.r20.constantcontact.com Please join us for our free seminar to learn more about nutrition and cancer. Bring a friend or family member! General nutrition will be covered as well!

Nutrition Seminar - for cancer survivors and their families

Join us for our upcoming event! Register to reserve your spot.

events.r20.constantcontact.com Please join us for our free seminar to learn more about nutrition and cancer. Bring a friend or family member! General nutrition will be covered as well!

Nutrition Seminar - for cancer survivors and their families

Nutrition Seminar - for cancer survivors and their families- please join us!

events.r20.constantcontact.com Please join us for our free seminar to learn more about nutrition and cancer. Bring a friend or family member! General nutrition will be covered as well!

Fighting Cancer Related Fatigue With Exercise | Cheryl Guarna, MPT, CLT

Recent research demonstrates that the most effective treatment for cancer-related fatigue is...exercise- exceeding both medication and psychological interventions. This article, as featured in NoVA's "Your Health Magazine" features our founder, Cheryl Guarna, discussing the benefits of exercise in abating this very prevalent side effect. Call us today to set up an assessment - we can help!

Our patient outcomes continue to demonstrate that exercise helps to reduce the often debilitating fatigue related to cancer/cancer treatment.

https://www.yourhealthmagazine.net/article/fighting-cancer-related-fatigue-with-exercise/

yourhealthmagazine.net  

Athlete gets cancer. Athlete fights cancer. Repeat.

Gabriele Grunewald's capacity as a middle-distance runner is rare. That is good. Her particular type of cancer, known for its tenacity, is also rare. Read this young woman's incredibly inspiring story here:

https://www.si.com/more-sports/2017/07/10/gabriele-grunewald-cancer-fight-runner

si.com Gabriele Grunewald's capacity as a middle-distance runner is rare. That is good. Her particular type of cancer, known for its tenacity, is also rare. That is beyond bad.

Nutrition Seminar - for cancer survivors and their families

Please join us for our next free seminar on April 7th! Nutrition for Cancer Survivors - for cancer survivors and their families!

events.r20.constantcontact.com Please join us for our free seminar to learn more about nutrition and cancer. Bring a friend or family member! General nutrition will be covered as well!

Cancer: 'If exercise was a pill it would be prescribed to every patient'

Australia releases new statement regarding exercise and cancer. Prof Prue Cormie from the Australian Catholic University, said the statement was based on “indisputable” evidence. “Really we are at the stage where the science is telling us that withholding exercise from cancer patients can be harmful,” Cormie said.

“Exercise is the best medicine someone with cancer can take in addition to their standard cancer treatments. That’s because we know now that people who exercise regularly experience fewer and less severe treatment side-effects; cancer-related fatigue, mental distress, quality of life.”

https://amp.theguardian.com/society/2018/may/07/cancer-if-exercise-was-a-pill-it-would-be-prescribed-to-every-patient?CMP=share_btn_tw&__twitter_impression=true

theguardian.com Leading Australian researchers back world-first campaign for activity to be part of any treatment

Tecentriq Approved as First Immunotherapy for Breast Cancer

Big news in the treatment of breast cancer! "On March 8, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the immunotherapy Tecentriq (chemical name: atezolizumab) in combination with the chemotherapy medicine Abraxane (chemical name: albumin-bound or nab-paclitaxel) as a first treatment for unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative, PD-L1-positive breast cancer. Tecentriq is the first immunotherapy drug approved for breast cancer." Read more here:

https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/tecentriq-approved-as-first-bc-immunotherapy

breastcancer.org On March 8, 2019, the FDA approved Tecentriq in combination with the chemotherapy medicine Abraxane as a first treatment for unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple-negative, PD-L1-positive breast cancer.

Nutrition Seminar - for cancer survivors and their families

SAVE THE DATE! Our next free seminar will be April 7th! Nutrition for Cancer Survivors - for cancer survivors and their families!

events.r20.constantcontact.com Please join us for our free seminar to learn more about nutrition and cancer. Bring a friend or family member! General nutrition will be covered as well!

Why the trauma of cancer doesn’t end after treatment

So, you have completed cancer treatment...what now? Many survivors are left with physical, emotional and cognitive limitations after treatment ends. It is not expected that survivors should just "bounce back". Survivors need ongoing support. Here at Oncology Rehab and Wellness we can help you with the lingering physical challenges (weakness, fatigue, pain, decreased activity tolerance). When statistics demonstrate that 80-90% of post-treatment patients have at least one physical impairment that can be improved with Physical Therapy, things need to change. Talk to your doctor about what cancer rehabilitation can do for you. Or give us a call and we can answer your questions. We are here to help you on your journey.
https://metro.co.uk/2017/11/21/why-the-trauma-of-cancer-doesnt-end-after-treatment-7094279/

metro.co.uk ‘When you have cancer, it’s like you’re auditioning for the part of yourself and you’ve forgotten all the words.’

Female College Football Player Gets Full Football Scholarship After Cancer Battle

March is women’s history month, so we thought it would be appropriate to include some amazing articles
about women who were cancer survivors and their incredible stories of surviivorship! Keep an eye out for more this month!
Toni Harris, who survived cancer at age 18, just signed a letter of intent for a football scholarship. Read her inspiring story here!

https://people.com/sports/toni-harris-football-full-scholarship-cancer/

people.com Toni Harris, who survived cancer at age 18, just signed a letter of intent for a football scholarship

Another great workshop this weekend at Oncology Rehab and Wellness learning all about Essential Oils and detoxifying your home! Thank you to all who attended! It was a wonderful afternoon full of education and great conversations. @oncrehabnova #essentialoils #cleanliving

Cancer Patients and Positive Attitudes

"A positive attitude is important to overall health, but a new study suggests a bright outlook could play a major role in how someone handles cancer treatments."

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/can-positive-attitude-help-defeat-cancer#1

healthline.com Researchers say cancer patients with a bright outlook are less likely to be re-hospitalized, but that doesn't necessarily mean they'll live longer.

Colon cancer growth reduced by exercise

Exercise may play a role in reducing the growth of colon cancer cells according to new research published in The Journal of Physiology. The study found that after a short session of high intensity interval training (HIIT), growth of colon cancer cells was reduced, and this also increased indicators of inflammation. Details here:

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-02-colon-cancer-growth.html

medicalxpress.com Exercise may play a role in reducing the growth of colon cancer cells according to new research published in The Journal of Physiology. The study found that after a short session of high intensity interval training (HIIT), growth of colon cancer cells was reduced, and this also increased indicators....

Understanding Immunotherapy

A patient-friendly explanation of what Immunotherapy is.
#cancertreatment #cancer #immunotherapy

https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/how-cancer-treated/immunotherapy-and-vaccines/understanding-immunotherapy

cancer.net A full-text transcript is available.Immunotherapy, also called biologic therapy, is a type of cancer treatment that boosts the body's natural defenses to fight cancer. It uses substances made by the body or in a laboratory to improve or restore immune system function. Immunotherapy may work by:

Thrive With Essential Oils Workshop

It's not too late! Register to attend our next event today at 1 pm! "Thrive With Essential Oils Workshop"! Want to learn about essential oils? Interested in identifying (and replacing) toxic chemicals in your home? Learn about this and more!

events.r20.constantcontact.com Do you suffer with side effects of your cancer treatment? Looking to live a more natural and chemical-free lifestyle? Heard of essential oils (maybe even have a few) but unsure how or when to use them? Come learn the answers to these questions and more with Vickie Vo, breast cancer survivor and well...

Exercise May Make Tumors Less Aggressive, More Likely to Respond to Treatment

LATEST NEWS in the world of cancer:
Did you know that exercise may have yet another benefit – the right amount at the right time could make cancer treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy more effective.

The reason has to do with blood flow delivery and oxygen, according to Bradley Behnke, Ph.D., a physiology researcher at Kansas State University.
Read more here:

#cancerexercise #exerciseismedicine #chemotherapy
https://www.cancer.org/latest-news/exercise-may-make-tumors-less-aggressive-more-likely-to-respond-to-treatment.html

cancer.org Exercise may have yet another benefit – the right amount at the right time could make cancer treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy more effective.

Essential Oils for Cancer: The Power of Essential Oils on Cancer

"No roadmap shows the best way to navigate your cancer treatment. Your type of cancer and how your body responds to treatment are specific to you as an individual. While your physician/oncologist has your recovery in mind, holistic approaches, such as aromatherapy, may not be included in your treatment. Read more here about how adding essential oils may be worth considering:

http://cancerliving.today/essential-oils-for-cancer/

cancerliving.today Some of the best essential oils for cancer patients are frankincense, clary sage, lavender, citrus oils, lemongrass, myrrh, peppermint, and spearmint.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: What you should know about preventing the cancer

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month - find out what you should be doing to reduce your risk here:

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/colorectal-cancer-awareness-month-preventing-cancer/story?id=61326111

abcnews.go.com

Friend For Life

One of the most important things in a cancer journey is support. Support comes in many forms. Cancer can seem like a lonely journey, even when you have family members that love you and are there for you. Sometimes it just helps to talk with someone who has been/is going through what you are going through. Here is just one example of a support network available to survivors.

https://www.friend4life.org/?utm_source=022119&utm_campaign=022119&utm_medium=email

friend4life.org Friend for Life Cancer Support Network. Facing cancer with someone who's been there.

.:: Patient Resource Publishing : Ten Things You Should Know ::.

Being an informed patient means understanding the specifics about your diagnosis. Begin by gathering information from your doctor or health care team. Be sure to take notes during your discussion or ask someone with you to take notes so you can refer to the information later. Here are a few questions to consider: read more for the list:
://www.patientresource.com/Ten_Things_You_Should_Know.aspx?utm_source=022119&utm_campaign=022119&utm_medium=email

patientresource.com Your doctor will diagnose your cancer and likely give you some information about the type of cancer you have. The Patient Resource Cancer Guide provides you with additional information and online resources where you can find more complete information.

Research review underscores progress in treating kidney cancer, importance of close patient monitoring

"With the swift introduction of approved immunotherapy approaches into the treatment landscape for many cancers, medical professionals across many care-delivery settings and specialties are tasked with the need to follow and understand a set of treatment standards that are changing rapidly. The treatment of renal cell carcinoma (RCC), or kidney cancer, has been one of the fields most dramatically affected by what the authors of a new research review article call a period of "remarkable progress," with FDA approval of the first immunotherapy combination regimen for the treatment of patients newly diagnosed with kidney cancer coming just a few months ago, in April 2018." Read more here:

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-11-underscores-kidney-cancer-importance-patient.html

medicalxpress.com With the swift introduction of approved immunotherapy approaches into the treatment landscape for many cancers, medical professionals across many care-delivery settings and specialties are tasked with the need to follow and understand a set of treatment standards that are changing rapidly. The treat...

After facing the potential burden of his own exorbitant medical bills, a cancer survivor is fighting back by taking on a Herculean task of advocating for patients who are facing high drug prices. From his small office in Washington, DC, David Mitchell, age 66, founded Patients for Affordable Drugs, or P4AD, a non-profit organization aimed to rein in the soaring costs of drugs and make them more affordable for patients.

https://conquer-magazine.com/issues/2018/vol-4-no-6-december-2018/839-patients-fighting-for-affordable-cancer-drugs

Building a Strong Foundation for Cancer Healing

Fighting cancer isn't easy, but giving up isn't an option. Yoga enhances physical and emotional wellness—and brings a peace many patients thought they lost forever. #yoga #meditation #cancer #cancerhealing

https://www.yogajournal.com/meditation/yoga-for-cancer

yogajournal.com Fighting cancer isn't easy, but giving up isn't an option. Yoga enhances physical and emotional wellness—and brings a peace many patients thought they lost forever.

Specific sedentary behavioral patterns linked with risk of young-onset colorectal cancer

"A new study in JNCI Cancer Spectrum has identified a connection between prolonged time spent sitting while watching TV and increased risk of colorectal cancer for younger Americans.

Young-onset colorectal cancer, diagnosed under age 50, is increasing in the US and globally, sharply contrasting with the dramatic decreases among older people, largely as a result of cancer screening initiatives. Young-onset colorectal cancer has potentially different molecular characteristics compared to those of late-onset, and is typically more aggressive and found at a more advanced stage than those in older patients, resulting in greater years of life lost. Despite these trends, researchers have identified few risk factors specific to young-onset colorectal cancer."

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20190205/Specific-sedentary-behavioral-patterns-linked-with-risk-of-young-onset-colorectal-cancer.aspx

news-medical.net A new study in JNCI Cancer Spectrum has identified a connection between prolonged time spent sitting while watching TV and increased risk of colorectal cancer for younger Americans.