ACSM’s Guide to Exercise and Cancer Survivorship presents the science behind the benefits of exercise for cancer survival and survivorship as well as the application of that science to the design or adaptation of exercise programs for cancer patients and survivors. Developed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), this authoritative reference offers the most current information for health and fitness professionals working with survivors of many types of cancers.
Chapter 1. Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer
Chapter 2. Side Effects and Persistent Effects of Cancer Surgery and Treatment
Chapter 3. Lifestyle Factors Associated With Cancer Incidence, Recurrence, and Survival
Chapter 4. Benefits of Physical Activity After a Cancer Diagnosis
Chapter 5. Cardiorespiratory Fitness Testing in Clients Diagnosed With Cancer
Chapter 6. Exercise Prescription and Programming Adaptations: Based on Surgery, Treatment, and Side Effects
Chapter 7. Nutrition and Weight Management
Chapter 8. Health Behavior Change Counseling
Chapter 9. Safety, Injury Prevention, and Emergency Procedures
Chapter 10. Program Administration
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), founded in 1954, is the world’s largest sports medicine and exercise science organization with more than 45,000 national, regional, and international members and certified professionals in more than 90 countries. With professionals representing more than 70 occupations, ACSM offers a 360-degree view of sports medicine and exercise science. From academicians to students and from personal trainers to physicians, the association of sports medicine, exercise science, and health and fitness professionals is dedicated to helping people worldwide live longer, healthier lives through science, education, medicine, and policy.
Melinda L. Irwin, PhD, MPH, is an associate professor in the Yale School of Public Health and codirector of the cancer prevention and control research program at Yale Cancer Center. Dr. Irwin's research focuses on how exercise and weight influence cancer risk and survivorship. Dr. Irwin is the principal investigator of a number of research studies at Yale University and collaborates on various national projects and initiatives focused on exercise and cancer survivorship.