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Jun 8

Exercise programs are helping cancer treatment | Shepparton News – Shepparton News

ROCHESTER and district cancer sufferers have access to a program using the latest research right in their backyard.

Recent research suggests exercise is beneficial for most people during treatment as it can help manage some of the common side effects of treatment, speed up return to usual activities and improve quality of life.

Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) are working with accredited exercise physiologist, Sophie Beavis, to offer professional exercise advice to support people having cancer treatment to be as physically active as their abilities and conditions allow.

REDHS primary care manager Sam Campi said its an outstanding opportunity which supports patients to stay in their local community.

There are two phases of the burden of cancer; the illness itself and the burden of travel taking the pressure off families and income to keep patients in their community for just one appointment can make a lot of difference as most people have to travel to Bendigo for treatment.

We want to get the word out and let people know this service is available and comes at no extra cost to the patient. The way to get involved is to talk to your oncologist and general practitioner to see if its something you could benefit from and get a referral to see Sophie.

This service is also provided at Kyabram District Health Service and Echuca Regional Health, consisting of a six-month trial project funded by Loddon Mallee Integrated Cancer Services (LMICS).

Sophie will work with oncology teams and allied health staff at the health services to ensure safe exercise plans are tailored to the individual.

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