As warmer weather draws us outdoors, May serves as a vital reminder that our skin—the body’s largest organ—needs consistent care and protection. Skin Cancer Awareness Month, observed annually in May, is a public health campaign aimed at reducing the incidence and impact of skin can
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A Sitting Duck (Part 3) - by Jude Meche
Jun 06, 2025
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Tricky Treatments
While undergoing treatment for the first time, I did not have a plan for staying active, but I was
lucky enough to make the right choices. Not every cancer patient will be able to maintain an
almost fully active lifestyle like I was, but every cancer patient should strive to be as a...
84% Inactive: Confronting the Crisis of Physical Inactivity Among Cancer Survivors - Andrea Leonard, MS, CES, CPT
Jun 04, 2025
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Recent research in 2025 underscores the critical role of physical activity throughout the cancer journey—from diagnosis and treatment to survivorship. Despite growing evidence of its benefits, many cancer patients remain insufficiently active, potentially missing out on improved outcomes and quality...
How to Overcome Barriers to Exercise as a Cancer Patient - Andrea Leonard, MS, CES, CPT
Jun 04, 2025
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Exercise isn’t just safe for people with cancer—it’s therapeutic. But despite its proven benefits, most patients face emotional, physical, logistical, or psychological obstacles that stop them from moving. The good news? These barriers can be addressed with the right tools, support, and mindset.
Th...
The Rise of Tanning Beds in the 1980s and Their Lasting Link to Skin Cancer - Andrea Leonard
May 28, 2025
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In the pursuit of beauty, trends come and go—but some leave more than just a cultural imprint. One such trend is the popularity of tanning beds, which began surging in the 1980s. Marketed as a glamorous, convenient way to achieve a sun-kissed glow year-round, indoor tanning quickly became a staple i...
Put On Your Own Mask First - Vanessa Waithe-Golland
May 15, 2025
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We've all heard the instructions on aircraft – “put on your own mask first before you help others”. In a very similar way, we hear that professionals trained in first aid should always look after themselves first and foremost in any emergency situation.
We're all happy to comply, and to adopt thes...
Proper Care & Feeding of the Cancer Caregiver - Andrea Leonard
May 13, 2025
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There is an important component that may include emotional and spiritual support.
There are many feelings that arise from the moment someone is told “you have cancer,” until the day they complete treatment and beyond. Just being there to listen and let them know you are there for them is critical. ...
FREE KinetIQ Academy Session - Addressing 'Chemobrain' with Exercise & Cognitive Interventions
May 13, 2025
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Featuring Brain Health Coach & Neuroscience Expert, Ryan Glatt
Cancer survivors often face more than just physical recovery—many experience lingering cognitive challenges often referred to as “chemobrain.” Memory lapses, trouble focusing, and mental fog are common yet frustrating side effects of ca...
A Sitting Duck (Part 2) - by Jude Meche
Apr 21, 2025
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Before delving into my recovery from cancer, I think it’s important to spend a little while
thinking about how I got cancer in the first place. What I wasn’t doing before my
diagnosis is directly related to what I had to start doing afterward.
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Having learned how to sit and stay, I put thos...
5 Answers to the Most Common Questions I get Asked as a CES - by Allison Goldsmith, OncoVie™ Cancer Exercise Specialist
Apr 15, 2025
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Many people feel lost, confused, and defeated after receiving a cancer diagnosis. As a Cancer
Exercise Specialist I often get asked questions about how to incorporate exercise into a daily
routine. I’m here to answer your questions.
1. Am I allowed to exercise?
First of all, you should always consult ...