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Let Exercise Empower You
At the Helen G. Nassif Community Cancer Center, we believe in treating not only your cancer, but your mind, body and spirit. Our center provides comprehensive assistance for patients, caregivers and survivors. We have the most clinical partners and the widest variety of support services in the area, which allows us to create individualized care programs covering every component of your care.
Exercise Plays an Essential Part in Your Recovery.
Everyone knows the physical benefits that come with exercise, but exercise goes a long way in catering to your mental and emotional well-being, too. Some benefits include:
- Decreased treatment-related symptoms
- Decreases feelings of stress, anxiety or depression
- Lessening the effects of cancer-related fatigue
The exercise portion of our cancer care can adapt to a wide range of physical capabilities and needs. We offer a special workout space equipped with treadmills, dumbbells, exercise balls and bands in either group settings or individualized programs. We are always here to listen and to help guide you during your physical wellness journey.
Our Cancer Exercise Specialist evaluates each person entering the program and creates an individualized exercise plan for them. Together, you will work as a team to identify your own exercise goals based on your unique needs and limitations. As you go through the different stages of treatment and survivorship, your physical abilities will change and we will adapt to those changes every step of the way.
Your Exercise Consultation
At your initial exercise consultation, your Cancer Exercise Specialist will talk with you about your specific goals from an exercise program. The conversation will include, but is not limited to, your needs at work, home and in everyday life. Our goal is to make you as comfortable and healthy as possible during treatments, surgery, and survivorship.
Individual testing may include:
- Cardio function
- Flexibility and range of motion
- Balance
- Strength
- Special tests may be given depending on your diagnosis or treatment
The tests and consultation are very simple but allows us to see areas of need or concern. It also allows us to assist you in setting personal goals. The entire appointment lasts about 45 minutes. We recommend you wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
To schedule a My Care visit, contact us at (319) 558-4876.
Meet Your Team
Support Groups That Move
Our exercise classes offer more than just a chance to break a sweat – they offer a chance to make a friend. Students come to class looking to regain some of the strength their cancer stole from them. In doing so, these classes serve as the perfect place to share stories and find the support every survivor needs. Find your “support groups that move” by attending one of our exercise classes today.
News & Resources
Physical Activity
Living a healthy lifestyle is important for all of us, but as a cancer survivor we stress physical wellness even more. My motto, “Move more and sit less.” It does
Ask the Expert: Physical and Integrative Wellness at the Community Cancer Center
As part of our celebration of 10 years of the Nassif Community Cancer Center, our team members will give an inside look into the services available to our patients and
Ep. 108 – LiveWell Talk On…Exercise and Cancer (Matt Schmitz)
Matt Schmitz, cancer exercise specialist and Integrative Wellness program manager, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss how exercise can help with cancer prevention, as well as benefit those going through treatment.
Yoga with Lisa
Even though we can’t meet in person during the COVID-19 pandemic, our group exercise instructors still want to keep you healthy during this time. We will periodically offer recorded exercise
Resources
View all the latest exercise news and resources.
Appointments
To schedule a My Care visit, contact us at (319) 558-4876.
Group Classes
Online Classes
Full-Length Exercise Class Videos
If you can’t make it to the Community Cancer Center for a class, check out these virtual classes that you can do at home!