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Dear friends of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program,
This edition of "Survive and Thrive" features the importance of exercise and physical activity to cancer survivors. The advice for cancer survivors is no different from the advice given anyone who wants improved health: exercise and eat a healthy diet. However, these strategies have added benefits for cancer survivors: research shows they can improve quality of life, smoothing the transition into survivorship. Through our focus on physical activity, we hope to provide instruction for beginners on the basics and inspire everyone to GET MOVING! Of course, always check with your health-care provider before starting or changing any exercise program.
Best regards,
| Debra Friedman, MD Director, Survivorship Program |
Karen Syrjala, PhD Co-Director, Survivorship Program |
Survival Strategies
How important is exercise for cancer survivors?
by Lexi Harlow, Physical Therapy, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Studies have shown that exercise improves cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, body composition, fatigue, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, happiness and quality of life in cancer survivors.
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Educational Events
Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness
The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program's first general-education event, "Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness," was well-attended and well-received by the cancer community.
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Lecture series for cancer survivors to begin January 2008
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Research for Survivors
Fatigue remains in some survivors years after treatment ends
by Karen Syrjala, PhD, Co-Director, Survivorship Program
Fatigue is one of most prevalent symptoms reported by long-term cancer survivors, among whom fatigue is often described as lack of stamina or energy and muscle weakness.
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Survivor Profile
Melissa Vanloo
Melissa Vanloo, a 25-year-old survivor of Hodgkin's lymphoma, has peace of mind after her appointment with the Survivorship Program providers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Survivorship Care Plan?
A Survivorship Care Plan, also known as a treatment summary, typically includes a summary of treatment and problems during cancer care and recommendations for follow-up care that is unique to each cancer survivor.
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Coming soon Nutrition: Research suggests that healthy diets may actually help your body prevent or even halt the development of many cancers. Physical intimacy after cancer: Sexuality changes are one of the most common problems that remain long after treatment has ended. |
Questions
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