Survivor Care

A Lifestyle Program Designed for the Cancer Patient

Exercise has many benefits for cancer patients; it not only helps to tolerate cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy, it will also help you to feel better physically and emotionally. Patients who have completed chemotherapy and are now looking towards survivorship are often faced with many long-term side effects of treatment-exercise can help manage many of these problems such as osteoporosis and weight gain. 

The Loyola Center for Fitness's Survivor Care Program is a lifestyle maintenance program designed for cancer patients. The program includes one-on-one supervision by a personal trainer with a four-year degree in a health-related field, a national personal training certification and certification as a Cancer Exercise Specialist.

Survivor Care Program Details

A participant in the Survivor Care Program at Loyola Center for Fitness has the option for a 1, 2, or 3 month program and can expect the following:

• Personal consultation with a Cancer Exercise Specialist (CES)
• Fitness evaluation
• Equipment orientation
• Individualized exercise prescription
• Postural analysis
• Personal training with a CES
• Nutritional consultation with a Registered Dietitian
• Massage therapy
• Unlimited use of Loyola Center for Fitness, including all land and water group fitness classes

 What the Survivor Care Program can do for you

Physical benefits include:

• Enhanced restfulness and sleep patterns
• Increased muscle strength, coordination and balance
• Increased energy level
• Reduced nausea and fatigue
• Lower pain levels 

• Elevated immune system
• Increased lung capacity
• Strengthened cardiovascular system
• Enhanced flexibility and range of motion
• Regained muscle tone and strength

Psychological benefits include:

• Stress reduction
• Relaxation
• Improved sleep
• Increased feelings of self control
• Enhanced feelings of independence, self-confidence and self-esteem
• Reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety
• Improved mood and mental attitude 

For more information about Survivor Care, please call Val Walkowiak, Medical Integration Coordinator at (708) 327-3526.