If the effects of exercise could be encapsulated in a pill, it would be prescribed to every cancer patient worldwide and viewed as a major breakthrough in cancer treatment. If we had a pill called exercise it would be demanded by cancer patients, prescribed by every cancer specialist, and subsidized by government.
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-Dr. Prue Cormie, PhD, Chair of the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia Exercise Cancer Group
Steps With Survivors! is an online social fitness group of cancer survivors from around the world, with the common goal to exercise, stay in shape and increase our chances of surviving cancer. By forming friendships with other survivors who encourage and support each other to stay physically active and engaged in daily fitness, we improve our health, increase our overall chances of survival and potentially reduce the risk of recurrence. Using retail
fitness watches, we virtually track our step counts together on neighborhood walks, jogs, hikes, runs, and other exercises, all while engaging in friendly competition & encouragement.
Celebrity doctor and television & radio talk show host, Dr. Drew delivers a personal message to members of Steps With Survivors!
Once you have setup your Fitbit watch and have activated your online Fitbit account, please click below to receive your free invitation to Steps with Survivors! The Cancer Survivor Fitbit Fitness Group.
"If the effects of exercise could be encapsulated in a pill, it would be prescribed to every cancer patient worldwide and viewed as a major breakthrough in cancer treatment. If we had a pill called exercise it would be demanded by cancer patients, prescribed by every cancer specialist, and subsidized by government."
-Dr. Prue Cormie, PhD, Clinical Oncology Society of Australia
"Patients who reported never doing any type of exercise until they were faced with a cancer diagnosis cut their risk of death by 25% to 28% compared to those who remained inactive,” adds Dr. Cannioto. “Our research shows that it’s never too late to start an exercise program.”
-Dr. Rikki Cannioto, PhD, EdD, MS, Assistant Professor of Oncology, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
"Exercising, even at a moderate level, is one thing cancer survivors can do to lower the odds of cancer recurrence." -Dana-Farber Insight
"Exercise has many benefits, and some early studies suggested that it may also reduce the risk of a cancer recurrence and reduce the risk of dying of cancer." -Mayo Clinic Staff
"Research indicates that physical activity may have beneficial effects for several aspects of cancer survivorship--specifically, weight gain, quality of life, cancer recurrence or progression, and prognosis (likelihood of survival)." -National Cancer Institute
"Over the past 20 years, studies have demonstrated that exercise decreases the risk of recurrence in cancer survivors." -Bekah Schulz Ph.D. Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
"Evidence from the past several years suggests that physical activity is not only safe in patients already diagnosed with cancer, but also that it may decrease the risk of recurrence and extend survival." -Dr. Barrie R. Cassileth, PhD, and Dr. Dawn Lemanne, MD Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
"Historically the advice to cancer patients was to rest and avoid activity. We now know this advice may be harmful to patients, and every person with cancer would benefit from exercise medicine. Cancer patients who exercise regularly experience fewer and less severe side effects from treatments. They also have a lower relative risk of cancer recurrence and a lower relative risk of dying from their cancer." -Cancer Council
Enrolling in a exercise-based clinical trial allows you to help researchers discover the relationship between staying fit and surviving cancer. It's a great way to track progress and assist fellow cancer survivors for many years to come.
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