Cancer Fatigue
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Lake Forest Hospital's Rehabilitative Services Department is teaming up with Lake Forest Health and Fitness Center to offer a Cancer Related Fatigue Program.
Through multiple research studies, evidence shows that low to moderate exercise in oncology patients can reduce and event prevent cancer related fatigue, reduce side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, improve quality of life, and possibly even improve survival rates. This program is designed for individuals diagnosed with any stage of cancer who are experiencing fatigue or weakness, or are unsure how to initiate exercise. It is appropriate for anyone currently undergoing chemo or radiation therapy, or who has completed cancer treatment within the past year.
Our program consists of an individual physical therapy evaluation, followed by a group exercise program. The group will be led by a personal trainer twice a week for 8 weeks in a semi-private area of the fitness center. Participants will also receive one group nutritional counseling session from a registered dietician.
Cost: $160 ($10/session)
Physician's referral is required.
All of the physical therapists and personal trainers participating in this program are Certified Cancer Exercise Specialists.
For more information on the Cancer Related Fatigue program, call: 847.535.6520 to speak with one of our oncology physical therapists.
