I am SO excited to announce that the Cancer-Related Fatigue: The What, Why and How to Mitigate course is now available, ON DEMAND!, through the Foundation 96 platform! If you are working in the #oncology space, I do not need to convince you of the prevalence of #cancerrelatedfatigue and that it is an important symptom that we need to be better at addressing. This course provides the necessary knowledge base on the what, why and evidence based research regarding interventions so that we can more effectively guide our patients on symptom management when it comes to cancer-related fatigue. This course is available for 1 CE LPN, RN and APRN credit within the United States; excluding Hawaii, New Jersey and Maryland. Although this is geared towards healthcare professionals, anyone and everyone who wants to learn more about CRF are highly encouraged to sign up! Keep Moving! Jenny ❤️🤗
Fight The Fatigue®
Wellness and Fitness Services
Empowering the lives of those living with and beyond cancer through exercise!
About us
Exercise is proven to decrease fatigue, anxiety and depression as well as improve physical functioning and quality of life in those living with cancer! Fight The Fatigue® offers tailored cancer exercise programs, backed by the expertise of an oncology nurse and cancer exercise specialist.
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www.fight-the-fatigue.com
External link for Fight The Fatigue®
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- Wellness and Fitness Services
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- 1 employee
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- Self-Employed
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- 2019
- Specialties
- wellness, exerciseoncology, personaltraining , cancerexercise, oncologycare, cancerrelatedfatigue, fitness, exerciseprogramming, and cancerexercisespecialist
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Fight The Fatigue® reposted this
Clinical Exercise Physiologist/Strength and Conditioning Coach/Cancer Exercise Trainer/Health Coach "EXERCISE is MEDICINE for us ALL"
The immune #cell response to regular #exercise on #cancer https://lnkd.in/eMgrWV4y #exerciseismedicine #exerciseoncology #exercisephysiologist #oncology #immunesystem #PhysicalActivity #physicalhealth #prevention #treatment #cancerprevention #cancertreatment #exercisetherapy #movementismedicine #publichealth #preventionscience #exercisescience #physiology #exercisephysiology #training #fitness #aging American College of Sports Medicine Clinical Exercise Physiology Association (CEPA) Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) Cancer Research UK (CRUK) National Cancer Institute (NCI) #inflammation #lifestyle
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HI all those in the #breastcancer field, please consider sharing or taking this survey to help develop a tool regarding physical activity for women living with breast cancer. Details below!!
HI all those in the #breastcancer field, please consider sharing or taking this survey to help develop a tool regarding physical activity for women living with breast cancer. Details below!! Passing along request from a research team. "I am reaching out to you regarding a study we are conducting on behalf of researchers at the NIH. As part of the study, we are looking to get input on the decision tool from physical activity promoters and healthcare professionals who work with women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. The overall research project aims to develop a tool for women diagnosed with breast cancer to describe the benefits and risks of partaking in exercise. As part of this project, we have developed a survey to gather perceptions of an early version of the tool, as well as information on the factors that are most important to include in such a tool (e.g., sociodemographic characteristics, medical characteristics). The survey will take about 20 minutes to complete and the incentive is $60. The survey can be accessed at this link (https://lnkd.in/ex6qpxtE). I’ve also included a study information flyer (below) that includes a QR code that can be used to access the survey."
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Really great article published last April 2023 on how a 3 phase post-operative inpatient exercise program model supported decreased LOS in stage 1-3 colon cancer patients. “Postoperative inpatient exercise facilitates recovery after laparoscopic surgery in colorectal cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial” PURPOSE Purpose is to assess the efficacy of exercise in the immediate post-op inpatient phase of stage I–III colorectal cancer patients with primary measure being LOS (length of stay) 🙋🏼♀️WHO 👉52 Stage 1-3 colon cancer patients randomly assigned to usual care vs exercise 👉 Treated at a single-center cancer center in Korea WHAT 👍 3 phase exercise model - patients had parameters to meet to progress to next phase 👉1st- post-op Day 1 - stretching and low-intensity resistance exercises including pelvic stretching and posterior pelvic tilt 👉2nd- post-op Day 2 & 3 - progressive stretching, resistance + core (i.e. leg raise and circle, bridge, ball squeeze with thighs, arm circles, triceps extensions, and posterior pelvic tilt in the supine position) 👉3rd- post-op Day 4+ - continuation of Phase 2 + balance training (i.e. one-leg standing, calf raises, & hip exercises) 📰RESULTS Exercise group experienced: ❗️Decreased LOS (6 vs 6.5 days) with a higher proportion meeting target LOS (64% vs. 36%) ❗️Felt more ready for discharge ❗️Increased muscle mass 🤔CONSIDERATIONS Initiation of post-operative exercise starting Day +1 may improve recovery time and muscle mass in stage 1-3 colon cancer patients Reference: Min, J., An, K. Y., Park, H., Cho, W., Jung, H. J., Chu, S. H., Cho, M., Yang, S. Y., Jeon, J. Y., & Kim, N. K. (2023). Postoperative inpatient exercise facilitates recovery after laparoscopic surgery in colorectal cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial. BMC gastroenterology, 23(1), 127. https://lnkd.in/eByCZKfn
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Cancer Survivors Day was yesterday June 2nd. Really every day, every month is a chance to celebrate the cancer survivors in all communities and our lives. Every day is a chance to express your gratitude, well wishes, love and comfort to those you love, especially those living with cancer. Continue to celebrate the cancer survivors in your life this month and every day of all the next months! Fight The Fatigue continues to celebrate the cancer community through exercise programming! Exercise is a safe and effective intervention to combat cancer-related fatigue, anxiety and depression as well as improve physical functioning and quality of life! 🤗👍🙌 JOIN IN ON SOME BOOTCAMP FUN TO KICK FATIGUE’S BUTT! Fight The Fatigue® will continue to host 30 minute bootcamp classes throughout the summer. ALL levels are welcome!! You will be supporting the start and growth of the Fight The Fatigue® Fitness Grant! This fund will support cancer survivors and thrivers who are unable to afford cancer exercise services. 💪🤗 I hope you consider joining in on the fun if you are in the Boston area and spreading the word! Dates/Locations: Sunday June 9th! 10:00 am - 10:30 am Christopher Columbus Park 100 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110 More to come! I hope to see you there! #exerciseoncology #exerciseismedicine #fightthefatigue #movementismedicine #movemoresitless #cancersupport #cancersucks #fucancer #cancerexercise #Fitness #exercise #bootcamp
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Thank you for sharing this study, Sami (Papacek) Mansfield ! and bringing to light the very important need of including exercise oncology at the start of cancer care in order to preserve physical functioning 💪
📢 New insights from a study published in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship revealed that older women with early-stage breast cancer experience a faster decline in physical function when undergoing chemotherapy. 🔍 Researchers investigated the causes of physical decline in women aged 65 and older who are battling early-stage breast cancer. They compared women receiving chemotherapy (444 participants), those with breast cancer but not undergoing chemotherapy (98 participants), and a control group without cancer (100 participants). 📊 Findings highlighted a significant drop in physical function at the second time point (three, four, or six months) in the chemotherapy group, with a median decrease in the Physical Functioning Subscale (PF-10) of -5, while both control groups saw no significant change. 👩⚕️ Over 30% of the chemotherapy group experienced a major decline in their physical functioning, compared to just 8% in the breast cancer non-chemo group and 5% in the noncancer group. 🚨 The study underscores the critical need for strategies to preserve physical function and enhance health outcomes in this vulnerable population. 💡 What can we do? 1. Include #exerciseoncology at the point of diagnosis for older women, those that are already showing signs of physical decline. 2. Raise awareness among patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, it's important to promote awareness of this research and encourage the use of evidence-based assessments. For example, a sit-to-stand or dynamometer test can be completed in just a minute or less and are evidence-based measures of strength and outcome. 2. Refer to #cancerrehabilitation #exercise or cancer community professionals as well as virtual or on demand resources at the point of diagnosis. Prevent/reduce is better than waiting until later! Want more ideas, help with implementation or quality improvement projects? This is our work, DM me or comment for more support! #lifestylemedicine #exerciseismedicine
Functional decline in older breast cancer survivors treated with and without chemotherapy and non-cancer controls: results from the Hurria Older PatiEnts (HOPE) prospective study - Journal of Cancer Survivorship
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Woohoo American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has published the updated recommendations for Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF) ! 1. During treatment - exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based programs, Tai Chi and Qijong are strongly recommended during treatment. 2. Psychoeducation and American ginseng at 2,000 mg daily may be recommended during treatment. * One should always confirm with the medical team that supplements, including ginseng, does not have an interaction or contraindication with treatment or other medications* 3. After treatment - exercise, CBT and mindfulness-based programs are recommended. 4. End of life - corticosteroids and CBT are recommended 5. It is NOT recommended to use L-carnitine, antidepressants, wakefulness agents, or routine use of psychostimulants to manage CRF. **Based on ESMO and ASCO CRF guidelines, there is low or insufficient evidence to make recommendations on the below interventions specific to CRF management: nutrition, Acupuncture, Acupressure, massage or progressive muscle relaxation, reflexology, Bright Light Therapy (BLT), Brain wave vibration meditation, music therapy Supplements (coenzyme Q10, guarana and mistletoe extracts) What are your thoughts? Do you follow these recommendations? https://lnkd.in/epwPKF48
Management of Fatigue in Adult Survivors of Cancer: ASCO–Society for Integrative Oncology Guideline Update
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JOIN IN ON SOME BOOTCAMP FUN TO KICK FATIGUE’S BUTT! I am thrilled to announce that Fight The Fatigue® will be hosting 30 minute outdoor Bootcamp classes within the Boston area throughout the summer! Kick OFF starts Memorial Day Weekend! Is there a better way to spend that extra day off other than showing some love to your body and soul through a solid sweat session with great music and company! In addition! You will be supporting the start and growth of the Fight The Fatigue® Fitness Grant! This fund will support cancer survivors and thrivers who may be unable to afford cancer exercise services. I hope you consider joining in on the fun and spreading the word! Sign up through Eventbrite AND Drop ins are also welcome and strongly encouraged! Dates/Locations: Memorial Day Weekend Kick Off! 10:15 am - 10:45 am | Mon, May 27th Christopher Columbus Park 100 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110 Cancer Survivors Day 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Sun, June 2nd Christopher Columbus Park 100 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110 #LETSGETMOVING #FIGHTTHEFATIGUE https://lnkd.in/eQZ9B6xf
Fight The Fatigue Bootcamp!
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Fight The Fatigue® reposted this
Cross-sectional study aims to assess adherence to American Cancer Society guidelines regarding nutrition and physical activity among cancer survivors, a subject previously lacking systematic quantification. Using data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System spanning 2017 to 2022, encompassing over 10,000 respondents representing approximately 2.7 million individuals, the study found that only 4% of cancer survivors met all four metrics measured: physical activity, body mass index, fruit and vegetable intake, and alcohol consumption. Factors associated with higher adherence rates included female sex, older age, Black race, higher education, and residence in Western US states. The findings underscore the importance of understanding adherence patterns to inform tailored recommendations for cancer survivors by healthcare professionals. Source: JAMA oncology (link to article in comments) Carter Baughman Ken Mukamal
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Low-Tension Hand Pressure Testing for Oncology Health Professionals: A Course by Denise Stewart
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