Exercise, or simply moving the body, can be an important part of cancer recovery, both physically and emotionally. In this episode, Dr. Shernan Holtan of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and blood cancer survivors, Paul Rothweiler and Joe Grey, share about a clinical trial they developed to introduce a personalized strength training program to patients and caregivers.

Dr. Holtan highlights the benefits of strength training for all patients, while Paul and Joe share how exercise has aided their physical and emotional recovery during and after their treatments. For patients and survivors who may be fearful or nervous about starting an exercise program, this episode is for you!

Mentioned on this episode: 

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• Mental Health
  
  
• Let’s Talk About Stem Cell Transplantation: Benefits and Side Effects podcast episode
  
  
• Quality-of-Life: Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue podcast episode
  
  
• Powerful Benefits – article on clinical trial
  
  
• Survivorship Resources
  
  
• Exercise, Fitness and Workout Tips and Advice (aarp.org)
  
  
• Strength Training At Home: 15 Exercises for a Full-Body Workout (today.com)
  
  
• A 30-day strength training routine — no equipment required (nbcnews.com)
  
  
• 5 Strength Training Workouts (for Beginners) | Nerd Fitness
  

Additional LLS Support Resources: 

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• Information Specialists 
  
  
• Free Nutrition Consultations
  
  
• Financial support
  
  
• Free telephone/web patient programs 
  
  
• Free booklets 
  
  
• Young Adult Resources
  
  
• Online chats 
  
  
• LLS Community 
  
  
• Clinical Trial Support Center
  
  
• Support groups 
  
  
• Caregiver support 
  
  
• Caregiver Workbook
  
  
• Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program®
  
  
• Advocacy and Public Policy
  
  
• Survivorship Workbook
  

Support for this episode is provided by Genentech, a member of the Roche Group.

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