"You are not defined by your diagnosis, so let your physical activity become one symbol of your triumph over cancer."
Stephen Price
Founder of SP&Co
physical activity & movement
For many cancer survivors, treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal treatment and targeted biological treatments lead to chronic/ late appearing side effects such as fatigue, cardiorespiratory and muscular weakness, metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis, lymphoedema and depression and this can have a profound effect on their quality of life. One way to combat these side effects is to stay active.
As a huge advocate of the numerous benefits of physical activity throughout a cancer diagnosis, Stephen Price, founder of SP&Co and SATCC Advisory Board Member, talks us through how you can best use movement in all its different forms to support your treatment and recovery.
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How we’re revolutionising our understanding of exercise in cancer care
In an interview with the SATCC, Professor Anna Campbell MBE and Stephen Price took the time to explain how the approach to exercise and cancer has changed exponentially since 2000.
Getting started with a physical activity routine
Here is a summary of simple considerations that can be incorporated into lots of different types of physical activity. Let’s get started.
What you need to know
There is now convincing evidence that being active at all stages of the cancer journey provides physical and psychological benefits.
Getting to know the basics
Speaking generally, there are a few principles to consider when it comes to physical activity during and after cancer treatment.]
The benefits of physical activity in cancer care
Physical activity has been shown to provide numerous benefits for individuals diagnosed with cancer. Here are some of the key positives.
At the SATCC we provide spa therapists with a list of potential issues to be aware of with a client and guidelines while discussing exercise or activity and when to refer back to the appropriate health care professional.
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