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Dr. Campbell featured in Cancer and Exercise Article by CBC
In a recent publication on the CBC website, CEPL member Dr. Kristin Campbell is featured as a key source in the cancer and exercise field. The article discusses the push for exercise to become a fundamental part of clinical practice, where all cancer patients are prescribed exercise as a part of their care. Link to […]
Stanley Hung at ICCTF
The 2018 ICCTF Cognition and Cancer Conference is being held in Sydney, Australia from April 9th-11th. CEP lab member Stanley Hung attended the conference and presented his poster titled “Longitudinal observation of objective neuropsychological performance changes in people treated with adjuvant 5FU/oxaliplatin chemotherapy for colon cancer: Pilot study findings”. Below is a picture of Stanley […]
CEPL Member Sarah Weller Finalist at Exercise and Sport Science Australia
Sarah Weller, a clinical exercise physiologist and MSc trainee with Dr. Kristin Campbell was a finalize in the Practitioner award category at the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) conference held in Brisbane, Australia last week. Her talk entitled “Translating what we know into what we do: Reach of exercise physiology services implemented as standard […]
HealthLink BC Physical Activity Services for Cancer
Unsure how to SAFELY be physically active during and after cancer treatments? Qualified exercise professionals with cancer-specific training are now at HealthLink BC. These services are free and can help you to: Start exercising safely Understand how to use physical activity to reduce and manage treatment side effects Develop an individualized physical activity plan Call […]
Dr. Kristin Campbell presents at ACSM Roundtable!
Dr. Kristin Campbell delivered a talk on evidence in biological mechanisms linking exercise to cancer risk and outcomes at the 2018 ACSM Roundtable on cancer and exercise. First held in 2008, the ACSM Roundtable meeting brings together experts in the field to discuss topics related to cancer and exercise, including reviewing related scientific research, developing a […]
CEPL Twitter Page
In 2018, CEPL is participating in #365papers on Twitter. We will be posting one paper a day to share what we find interesting from the exercise oncology literature. Thursdays (#TBT) we will post from the archives to highlight some of the work that has been integral in our laying the foundations of this field. Please […]
CSEP Professional Development Day
CEP lab member Sarah Weller will be presenting at CSEP Professional Development Day Vancouver on the application of research into clinical practice. This integration is critical when working with patients with complex needs, especially in the area of exercise oncology and chronic conditions. Her presentation aims to present the perspective of both a researcher and […]
CEPL Lab receives Prestigious Grants
ACTIVATE Trial: Avon Foundation for Women Canada Grant Led by Dr. Kristin Campbell and Dr. Jennifer Brunet (Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa), the ACTIVATE Trial has received a prestigious grant from the Avon Foundation for Women Canada to determine if a supervised exercise program can mitigate the negative impact chemo-brain has on breast […]
Dr. Kristin Campbell and Lab Member Sarah Weller Presentation at CACPR
Dr. Kristin Campbell and CEPL lab member Sarah Weller will be presenting a workshop at the Canadian Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (CACPR) conference titled: “A ticking time bomb: Cardiovascular health in men on androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer”. As part of the 2017 Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, they will be accompanied by Jennifer […]
CEPL Lab participates in the Terry Fox Run
Many of the CEPL lab members attended and participated in the Terry Fox Run Vancouver 2017 in Stanley Park. They were also joined by members of Lara Boyd’s lab and Michael Hunt’s lab. This event is held every year to spread awareness and raise money for cancer research, and our team was thrilled to support […]