The Pulse Pod
AACVPR, the premier professional membership and advocacy association for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, hosts this podcast alongside Tom Draper, MBA, MAACVPR, to introduce another channel of delivering the latest news in cardiopulmonary practice. The goal of the show is to connect members and discuss timely topics within the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab spaces.
The Pulse Pod
News & Views Recording: Exercise Oncology: Cardiac Rehab for Patients With Cancer, or Something More? Perspectives and Lessons Learned From a 17-Year-Old Program
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AACVPR
Dr. Dennis Kerrigan shares powerful insights from the Henry Ford ExCITE program—a pioneering initiative that blends the principles of cardiac rehabilitation with the unique needs of cancer patients. This article explores how medically supervised exercise can mitigate treatment side effects, improve cardiopulmonary fitness, and enhance quality of life for individuals with cancer. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience, it offers a compelling case for integrating exercise oncology into mainstream cancer care and provides a roadmap for expanding these programs nationwide.