Your food choices don’t matter?
Oncologists are often asked if the food a person eats has any real impact on their overall health following a cancer diagnosis. Most oncologists respond by saying that it “doesn’t really matter” – leaving patients confused, and quite honestly, stripped of any [...]
Our Trainers are Changing the World!
If you’ve been following us for any length of time on social media, you are probably already aware that at Maple Tree, we are passionate about getting cancer survivors moving. We talk all the time about the numerous benefits of exercise [...]
Four Types of Exercise That Will HELP You!!
It’s no secret that cancer and its associated treatments can take their toll on an individual – physically and psychologically. Even though exercise may be the last thing you want to do right now, research conclusively demonstrates that it can have a [...]
You Make a Difference!
These days, it is very rare to meet someone whose life has not been touched by cancer in one way or another. With more than 15.5 million living as survivors, and another 1.7 million expected to be diagnosed this year – cancer [...]
Exercise Oncology SHOULD be Reimbursed by Insurance Companies!
There. I said it. Actually, I’ve said it about a thousand times. If there is one thing I am, it’s persistent. Or maybe tenacious is a better word for it. Or perhaps stubborn, obstinate, resolute, or headstrong might be a [...]
Is It…..Safe?
Many years ago, when someone was diagnosed with cancer they were told to avoid any and all types of physical activity. People feared that the increase in blood flow would cause cancer cells to spread throughout the body, exacerbating their condition. Of [...]