Breaking the taboo of physical activity and cancer: PACC series. EP#551

Physiotherapist and Lead AHP Physical Activity Clinical Champion Sarah Dewhurst is joined by Dr Lucy Gossage, Clinical Oncologist and co-founder of ‘Move Against Cancer. They discuss the importance of all healthcare professionals supporting people with cancer to be active through brief interventions in clinical settings. They summarise the evidence and share top tips to overcome some of the reported challenges which can make it difficult to bring up the topic to exercise in oncology. They also highlight some helpful resources to share with patients and promote further learning. https://www.cancercaremap.org/ https://www.moveagainstcancer.org/5k-your-way/ https://www.canrehab.com/canrehab-trust/ https://www.macmillan.org.uk/in-your-area/choose-location.html https://movingmedicine.ac.uk/