Research Projects
Our research examines the role of movement, including exercise and physical activity, for cancer survivors. With a move more approach, we can enhance the physical and psychosocial well-being of cancer survivors, on or off-treatment.
Our Current Research Projects
Alberta Cancer Exercise Program (ACE)
ACE is a FREE, 12-week community-based exercise program designed specifically for individuals undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment, with circuit-style classes twice per week at various locations in Calgary and across Alberta.
Exercise for Cancer to Enhance Living Well (EXCEL)
EXCEL is a 5-year Canada-wide project, offering FREE, 12-week exercise classes designed specifically for individuals undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment. In particular, EXCEL will target cancer survivors living in rural and remote regions across Canada.
IMplementation of Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents on Treatment
IMplementation of Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents on Treatment (IMPACT) IMPACT is a new program launching in Spring of 2021 and will be offering physical activity opportunities for children and adolescents during treatment in Alberta.
Rehabilitation in Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) Feasibility Study
This feasibility study is a collaborative project with the Health and Wellness Lab and the Ohlson Research Initiative (ORI). Our aim is to assess the feasibility of embedding exercise into the care pathway for surgical head and neck cancer patients.
TrueNTH Lifestyle Management
TrueNTH Lifestyle Management Program aims to facilitate access to wellness resources that address the specific health and treatment-related concerns for men across their cancer journey.
Yoga Thrive
Yoga Thrive is a research-based, therapeutic yoga program for cancer survivors and their support persons.
Our Past Research Projects
Exercise, Nutrition, and Palliative Symptom Management for Advanced Lung Cancer
We are excited to share the outcomes of our latest research project. We found that a multi-modal exercise, nutrition, and palliative symptom management intervention was safe, feasible, enjoyable, and beneficial for adults living with advanced lung cancer!
More research projects to come...
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More research projects to come...
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