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Dr Donna MacIntyre and Dr Roger Francis Cancer Research in Physical Therapy Fund
Excerpt from the UBC Department of Physical Therapy: We are thrilled to announce a transformative gift to the Department of Physical Therapy, generously donated by UBC Associate Professor Emeritus Dr Donna MacIntyre, along with her loving partner of 45 years, Dr Roger Francis, who passed away in October 2023. This generous contribution will establish The Dr […]
Dr. Kristin Campbell Discusses Exercise and Cancer Prevention with Global News
We’re thrilled to share that our Dr. Kristin Campbell was recently featured in a Global News article highlighting new research on the link between muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness, and reduced cancer mortality. The article explores a new study underscoring how combining strength training with cardiovascular exercise can significantly lower the risk of cancer-related deaths. Dr. […]
Dr. Campbell Joins Experts in New Initiative to Support Older Cancer Survivors – OHSU News
This past October, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) hosted a meeting in Portland, bringing together experts to develop the first-ever exercise guidelines tailored specifically for older cancer survivors. Led by Dr. Kerri Winters-Stone, a team of experts—including our very own Dr. Kristin Campbell—came together to launch the ACES initiative (Advancing Capacity to Integrate Exercise […]
New publication: Can aerobic exercise help prevent brain fog caused by chemotherapy?
Our latest study “Aerobic exercise and CogniTIVe functioning in women with breAsT cancEr (ACTIVATE): A randomized controlled trial” has just been published in Cancer! Our trial aimed to determine if aerobic exercise can help prevent chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment, more commonly known as brain fog or chemo-brain. In the trial, we found that women with breast […]