Show Notes
Support patients throughout their Cancer journey. Evidence supports exercise as a safe and effective intervention to counter many adverse physical and psychological effects of cancer and its treatment.
Learn more about the important role of exercise in cancer recovery. Refer your patients to receive support from health coaches including accredited exercise physiologists, at the Get Healthy Service.
Resources:
Get Health Information & Coaching Service - https://www.gethealthynsw.com.au/
COSA Exercise Position Statement - https://www.cosa.org.au/media/0hhhmfnm/cosa-position-statement-v3-dec2020-web-final.pdf
Cancer Council Exercise videos - https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/living-well/exercise-cancer/all-exercise-videos/
Cancer Council Exercise Booklet - https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/UC-Pub-CAN4152-Exercise-01-52pp.pdf
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