Cancer Home Exercise Guide & Workbook: Exercise, Benefits & Precautions - Paperback

by Karen Cutler (Author)

This edition also includes 16 different types of cancer with possible exercise precautions after surgery, treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation and side effects.

It has been proven that exercise is one of the main factors that you can control for a healthy lifestyle. Many people do not know how to start or progress an exercise program. There are hundreds of pictures for beginner, intermediate and advanced exercise programs, as well as a list of equipment that you can use in the home. This section also includes worksheets and exercise precautions for those at risk for peripheral neuropathy or lymphedema.

This book is for:

• Those that currently have or are cancer survivors that:
  • Are currently or may have had treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation
  • Are planning or have had surgeries and/or at risk for lymphedema or peripheral neuropathy
• The beginner who has never exercised before or the individual that has mastered the basics but wants to know how to advance to the next level.
• The personal trainer, physical therapist, or other coaches who would like to know more about precautions with cancer patients or clients.

This book is not for or may need modification:

• Chronic or acute disorders/injuries that is not being followed by a health care professional. This book can be used in conjunction with a rehab program.
• If you are over 40 and have never exercised before, it is advised that a physician clears you first.
• Undiagnosed pain.
• The person that does not feel they can safely modify their individual program, although can be used in conjunction with rehab or coaches/personal trainers.
• People going through current treatments, lymphedema or other medical issues that have not been cleared by an MD for an exercise program. Other issues that may be addressed in future volumes: Cardiac, Respiratory, Arthritis and Diabetes.

What is covered in this book?

• Cancer
  • Cancer and Exercise, Exercise Contraindications / Precautions after Surgery
  • Lymph Nodes and Lymphedema
  • 16 types of cancers plus a section on breast cancer, including description, treatment, side effects and possible recommendations/exercise precautions
  • Sentinel and Axillary node dissection.
  • Treatments: Chemotherapy, Radiation, Hormone therapy, Targeted therapy, Immunotherapy, Stem Cell
  • Side effects of treatments and how to manage
  • Eating Hints Before, During and After Cancer Treatments (National Cancer Institute)
• Home Exercise Programs - pictures and explanations with lymphedema and peripheral neuropathy precautions.
  • Myofascial release
  • Flexibility - Stretching
  • Core Stability
  • Strengthening - Lower extremity (Lying and Seated) and Upper extremity
  • Balance with progression to Standing Strengthening exercises
  • Agility and Endurance
• Benefits and Factors to consider before starting an exercise program
• Vital signs and how to monitor exercise intensity
• Temperature - Heat and Cold; Dehydration