About Team Inspiration’s Cancer Warrior Exercise Program®
Team Inspiration’s Cancer Warrior Exercise Program was developed to help cancer patients and survivors mitigate fatigue and improve quality of life and survivorship. Cancer related fatigue affects more than 98% of cancer patients and can continue beyond treatment. According to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network , “cancer-related fatigue is defined as “a distressing, persistent, subjective sense of physical, emotional, and/or cognitive tiredness or exhaustion related to cancer or cancer treatment that is not proportional to recent activity and interferes with usual functioning.”
Evidence-based research from the Oncology Nursing Society has shown exercise to be effective in preventing and treating fatigue in cancer patients.
Furthermore, an article in Cure Magazine states that “The American Cancer Society recommends a minimum of 30 minutes a day, at least five days a week. But if you’ve had cancer, the need may be particularly profound, given research suggesting that physical activity can increase energy, ease the side effects of treatment, and perhaps reduce the risk of recurrence.
Our mission is to build communities of support for our cancer warriors and provide exercise and wellness programs that will empower them and help them gain the strength needed for their journey with cancer.
Oncology nurses supporting our Cancer Warriors at the University of Maryland Medical Center Greenebaum Cancer Center
Cancer Warrior Marilena and Roseann training for triathlon.
Cancer Warrior, Melissa Morrison, is participating in the Cancer Warrior Exercise program while she receives chemotherapy and daily blood transfusions to treat her cancer. She walks and rides the stationary bike most days, which she says makes her feel stronger and stay positive during her long hospital stay. She has been in the hospital more than 50 days.”
To read more about Melissa, go to our Inspired Warrior Ambassador page.