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Dr. Campbell featured in Cancer and Exercise Article by CBC

By savanna rowe on May 16, 2018

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 […]

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Stanley Hung at ICCTF

By savanna rowe on April 11, 2018

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 […]

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CEPL Member Sarah Weller Finalist at Exercise and Sport Science Australia

By savanna rowe on April 4, 2018

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 […]

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HealthLink BC Physical Activity Services for Cancer

By savanna rowe on March 22, 2018

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 […]

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Dr. Kristin Campbell presents at ACSM Roundtable!

By savanna rowe on March 13, 2018

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 […]

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