Cancer Exercise Rehabilitation is a structured exercise programme for anyone having or recovering from cancer, delivered by our Specialist Cancer Exercise Rehabilitation Instructors.

Benefits of Can Rehab:

• Improve your White Blood Cell Count with just 30 minutes of exercise
• Exercise can reduce side effects
• Improve mobility and quality of life
• Exercise can increase energy levels and reduce fatigue
• Improve wellbeing and mood
• Can reduce anxiety and depression
• Strengthen your muscles, joints and bones
• Look after your heart and reduce the risk of other health problems

Evidence shows that actively improving your physical and mental health can help you recover more quickly from surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy and reduce the chance of further problems during and after your treatment, as well as many other benefits.

You will:

• Receive a personal consultation with our Specialist Cancer Rehabilitation Exercise Instructor
• Explore physical activity opportunities that match your needs and preferences and a tailored programme designed to improve physical strength, mobility, confidence and quality of life
• Be in a safe, supportive, and motivating environment to exercise
• Exercise delivered individually or in a group setting, providing peer support and encouragement, including led gym sessions
• Receive regular follow ups and ongoing support from our Specialist Instructor

“According to current knowledge, it is beneficial for all cancer patients to exercise, and our recent study supports this” – Tiia Koivula

Typically, there are small amounts of immune cells that circulate on a consistent basis throughout the body; by increasing the movement of blood and lymph (which contains white blood cells) through exercise, you are increasing the movement of more immune cells from lymph nodes and spleen into the bloodstream.

Benefits of exercise for cancer patients:

• Reducing cancer risk: Exercise can help reduce the risk of cancer by lowering levels of sex hormones and growth factors that are linked to cancer development. It can also prevent obesity, which is a risk factor for many cancers.
• Improving quality of life: Exercise can help improve quality of life for people with cancer, including reducing fatigue, improving mood and increasing energy.
• Managing side effects: Exercise can help people manage side effects of cancer treatment, such as pain, nausea, and vomiting.
• Reducing the risk of cancer recurrence: Exercise may reduce the risk of cancer recurring and death for people who are more physically active after a cancer diagnosis.
• Improving heart and bone health: Exercise can improve heart function and reduce the risk of heart disease, as well as improve bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
• Improving lung function: Exercise can increase lung function and reduce shortness of breath.
• Improving balance: Exercise can improve balance and reduce the risk of failing.

Physical Activity Combined with Cancer Vaccine

• Breast Cancer (Nurses’ Health Study): Data from this massive prospective investigation highlights a “dose-response” relationship between activity and survival. Women walking at an average pace for 3–5 hours per week saw a 50% reduction in mortality risk, while even modest activity (1–3 hours per week) resulted in a 20% reduction, proving that even small increases in movement impact clinical outcomes.

• Colorectal Cancer (Nurses’ Health Study): In patients with nonmetastatic colorectal cancer, physical activity significantly altered the long-term prognosis. Those who engaged in the equivalent of 6+ hours of walking per week achieved a 50% reduction in both cancer-specific mortality and overall mortality rates.

• Stage III Colon Cancer (Adjuvant Chemotherapy Trial): Among patients undergoing active treatment for Stage III disease, exercise proved to be a powerful supplementary tool. Those walking 6+ hours per week saw a 47% improvement in disease-free survival compared to sedentary patients, suggesting exercise helps prevent recurrence.

• Safety and Feasibility: Beyond the statistics, exercise interventions—specifically in breast cancer cohorts—have proven to be clinically safe with high patient compliance. These programs do more than just fight the disease; they result in measurable improvements in physical fitness and patient-reported quality of life.