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Health Hack: Exercise as Cancer Treatment
"The Health Hack is that if your doctor doesn't raise the benefit of you participating in a structured, physical activity program as part of your cancer therapy, ask them how to get one started. There is now no doubt that this is part of the formula for cancer survivorship."
Click the picture to listen to the story.
Living Better with Brain Cancer
Click the picture to check out this blog post by the Canadian Cancer Society about how the RESIST study supports the enjoyment and quality of life of people living with glioblastoma.
“Successes led to my morale becoming the bedrock on which I rely as I face my future,” says one RESIST participant. “For me, their work showed me what to do, how to do it and the value of unrelenting drive to survive and thrive."
Click the picture to hear Dr. Christopher Booth explain the study results and what it means for the future of cancer care.
Study Shows Exercise Improves Cancer Survival
Results from the first randomized control trial to investigate the effects of exercise on survival for people with cancer show that exercise is an effective intervention for improving fitness, disease-free survival, and overall survival. The magnitude of benefit of exercise is comparable to, and in some cases exceeds, the benefit of standard medical therapies.
Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub Feature on the PAC Lab and co-director, Dr. Keats
"Dr. Keats and her team are on a mission to revolutionize cancer care by making exercise a part of standard oncology care and optimize the use of exercise in cancer management and recovery. As researchers across the province continue to push the boundaries of innovative care, the work being done at the PAC Lab exemplifies the dedication and collaboration that offer hope and tangible solutions for improved care for all Nova Scotians."
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