Allison Betof-Warner, Ph.D., M.D., and practicing oncologist, talks with Mike Giardina about updated cancer exercise guidelines and training active and beyond-cancer athletes.
I had received a cancer diagnosis two years ago and did not yet even know what path of treatment lay in my future. I only knew I needed to be as tough as possible, mentally and physically, to face whatever lay ahead. In addition, I researched everything I could about nutrition that would be to my benefit, including from my oncologist's team.
My own gym time was falling short of the real results I wanted, so I concluded I needed to seek out a trainer who might understand and help - and I found Sam, who was committed and engaged from the first moment to help me win the cancer fight and to make LIFE that much better.
Over the ensuing year(s) Sam tuned, tweaked, adjusted, modified, pushed, led, carried, studied, read, coached and prayed for me.... He drove himself to try and understand how my treatments would affect my abilities, to keep me from exhaustion while keeping me strong, to find the balance each week as I saw changes and hurdles. I was his "puzzle" but he never lost a piece! My great coach is as integral to my journey as one can be.
As an encapsulation: I just left my oncologist's office Friday, and they are overwhelmed by my condition, my on-going healing, and my body! I have actually gained muscle mass, even with it being through the middle of my treatments - unheard of!
Watching this made me tear up just to hear spoken out what I've lived and to see of it acknowledged and promoted is a joy. I'll wave the flag with you! I'm in! Headed into remission and to cancer victory!
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Mike Andridge
October 31st, 2022 at 10:34 am
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Made up Linda
results there
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Jim Rix
October 31st, 2022 at 12:39 am
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A well needed rest day. Great programming this past 3-day cycle.
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