Partnering with PBCF for CAN-B Fit
ELIA Lifestyle Medicine Centre is proud to Partner with the Prostate & Breast Cancer Foundation to offer the CAN-B Fit Program at Sydney Adventist Hospital!
Register your interest in this exciting program at www.pbcf.org.au
The Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) *recommends:
150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise (e.g. walking, jogging, cycling, swimming) every week and;
2-3 resistance exercise sessions (e.g. weight-lifting, pilates, TheraBand).
*Note: These recommendations may not be feasible for everyone due to various factors including treatment side effects. Start small with whatever you are capable of doing and increase your activity levels in accordance with energy levels/severity of side effects, etc. Focus on doing a little amount of physical activity every day e.g. pottering around the house/garden, hoovering, tidying your house.
COSA have confirmed that it is safe to exercise during cancer treatment for the majority of inidviduals. However, you should still talk to your GP or a member of your healthcare team (e.g. oncologist, cancer care nurse, physiotherapist) if you have any doubts on beginning and whether it’s safe and/or appropriate.
What is the CAN-B Fit Program?
These are 6-week subsidised, structured and safe exercise programs for women with breast cancer and men with prostate cancer. The objective of these programs is to help counteract some of the side effects of cancer treatment while rebuilding strength, mobility, confidence and connection, in a socially supportive and caring space.
The program consists of 6-weekly 1-hour sessions, led by an oncology-trained professional. Each session consists of a combination of muscle-strengthening, flexibility, mobility and cardiovascular exercises. After each session, there's an opportunity to go for coffee as a group afterwards to give the participants a chance to share some common experiences and concerns with others who understand.
At ELIA Lifestyle Medicine Centre, we provide personalised support. Contact us to discover how our team can help you use lifestyle medicine every day to transform your health. To book, or for more information, call ELIA Lifestyle Medicine Centre on (02) 9480 6140, email elialmc@sah.org.au