Episode 112: Prostate Cancer, Exercise and lifestyle with Dr Lucy Gossage

Send us Fan MailLifestyle and patient choices in Prostate CancerProstate cancer has been part of a revolution in terms of treatment options and improved outcomes for our patients. How can we make that improvement in numbers on survival curves match the goals and needs of our patients?Join us in this second of 2 special live episodes of the Simply Oncology Podcast on Patient Choices and Lifestyle in Prostate Cancer.We talk to patient expert Tony Collier, Dr Lucy Gossage - an oncologist involved with Move Against Cancer and  Professor Alison Birtle an oncologist with extensive experience treating prostate cancer.In this Episode we focus on Dr Lucy Gossage and her experience of supporting cancer. patients through exercise Lucy Gossage has a background in international level sport alongside being an oncologist, so it seemed natural for her to be involved in Move Against Cancer. We discuss the massive positive steps that giving patients permission to move and exercise can have for their health -both physical and mental.Recapturing some normality amongst the backdrop of cancer and its treatment can only be a good thing for patients.We hear about the huge positive impact that maintaining exercise has had on Tony’s life with cancer. We hope you enjoy!*This is a non-promotional podcast episode organised by Bayer PLC in partnership with Simply Oncology (Dr John McGrane and Dr Michael Rowe) to highlight the importance of holistic care in managing patients with prostate cancer. Bayer provided honoraria to the speakers of this podcast. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of Bayer PLC or Simply Oncology. This content is for educational purposes only and should not replace clinical judgement.*