Move to Heal: How Exercise Is Transforming Cancer Recovery with Dr Lucy Gossage

Welcome to the Cancer Fitness Clubcast with Mike GrisenthwaiteIn today's episode, Mike is joined by Dr Lucy Gossage,. She is a British doctor, cancer specialist, and former professional triathlete who currently works at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. A two-time European duathlon champion and multiple Ironman winner, Lucy has combined her passion for sport and medicine to champion exercise as a powerful tool in cancer care.In this episode, Dr Lucy shares how movement can improve physical and mental wellbeing throughout the cancer journey, from diagnosis to recovery and beyond. We explore the growing evidence behind exercise as medicine, the impact of community initiatives like 5K Your Way, and why staying active can help people regain confidence, resilience, and hope.This inspiring conversation challenges the myth that rest is always best and highlights how movement, support, and connection can help people live well with and beyond cancer.To find out more about Dr Lucy or anything discussed in today's episode, please head to the below links:Dr Lucy GossageWebsite: https://lucygossage.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucygossage/?hl=enMove Against Cancer: https://www.moveagainstcancer.org/5k-your-way/Mike Grisenthwaite: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgrisenthwaite/CFC Active: https://linktr.ee/cfcactive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.