Exercise with Cancer

This chapter introduces graduate sport rehabilitators (GSRs) to the principles of cancer rehabilitation, an increasingly important area of practise as cancer survival rates continue to rise. It outlines the physiological and psychosocial impacts of cancer and its treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormone therapy. The chapter explores how exercise and physical activity can be safely and effectively used to support recovery, manage treatment side effects, and improve quality of life. Emphasis is placed on understanding individual needs, working within multidisciplinary teams, and applying evidence-based strategies to deliver person-centred care throughout the cancer continuum – from diagnosis to survivorship.