Cancer Survivorship Program

A Group Exercise and Counselling Program to improve Quality of Life for Breast and Prostate Cancer Survivors . (Martin, Naumann, Philpott, Parker, Piggott, Hands, Bulsara M, Bulsara C, Arnold-reed, Brett, Woolfitt, 2011-2012)
The immediate and lasting symptoms observed in patients diagnosed with cancer have gained attention in the oncology arena, especially as survival rates have improved.  Unfortunately, survival is also often associated with compromised quality of life and lingering side effects that may persist for many years.  These side-effects include debilitative fatigue, sleeping problems, pain, loss of strength, increased subcutaneous fat and weight gain, lymphodema, disrupted sexual function, disturbances in body image and self-concept, anxiety, depression and the development of co-morbidities.  Treatment success may be improved if patients are able to develop physical and psychological strength to deal with its debilitating side effects.  Thus, it is crucial that an integrated approach towards managing the physiological and psychological needs of clients with cancer be developed, that involves strategies to reduce the symptoms and enhance recovery and quality of life.  This program aims to evaluate the effects of combining two powerful modalities, exercise and counselling, on the quality of life for breast and prostate cancer survivors.

We are currently recruiting men and women who have completed their treatments for prostate or breast cancer within the last 5 years to participate in this FREE research program.
For further information or to register your interest, contact Eric Martin at 9433 0906 or eric.martin@nd.edu.au

Please click the links below to see the brochures about the programs.

Breast Cancer Recovery Program
Prostate Cancer Recovery Program