The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), founded in 1954, is the world's largest sports medicine and exercise science organization with more than 45,000 national, regional, and international members and certified professionals in more than 90 countries. With professionals representing more than 70 occupations, ACSM offers a 360-degree view of sports medicine and exercise science. From academicians to students and from personal trainers to physicians, the association of sports medicine, exercise science, and health and fitness professionals is dedicated to helping people worldwide live longer, healthier lives through science, education, medicine, and policy. About the Editor Melinda L. Irwin, PhD, MPH, is an associate professor in the Yale School of Public Health and codirector of the cancer prevention and control research program at Yale Cancer Center. Dr. Irwin's research focuses on how exercise and weight influence cancer risk and survivorship. Dr. Irwin is the principal investigator of a number of research studies at Yale University and collaborates on various national projects and initiatives focused on exercise and cancer survivorship. She has received funding from the National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, Komen for the Cure, Lance Armstrong Foundation, and American Institute for Cancer Research and has published her research findings in top medical journals. Dr. Irwin also serves on various national advisory committees to develop consensus statements on physical activity, diet, weight control, and cancer prevention and control.
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Chapter 1. Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer Larissa A. Korde, MD, MPH Cancer Incidence and Survival Cancer Biology Cancer Staging Cancer Screening and Diagnosis Cancer Recurrence Warning Signs Summary References Chapter 2. Side Effects and Persistent Effects of Cancer Surgery and Treatment Tara Sanft, MD, and Melinda L. Irwin, PhD, MPH Side Effects of Cancer Surgery and Treatment Recurrence, New Primaries, and Second Cancers Summary References Chapter 3. Lifestyle Factors Associated With Cancer Incidence, Recurrence, and Survival Heather K. Neilson, MSc, and Christine M. Friedenreich, PhD Effect of Body Weight Effect of Exercise Effect of Diet Summary References Chapter 4. Benefits of Physical Activity After a Cancer Diagnosis Kristin L. Campbell, BSc PT, PhD Physiological Effects of Exercise Training Psychological Benefits of Exercise Training Cancer-Specific Exercise Issues by Body System Effects of Cancer Medications or Treatments on Designing an Exercise Program Summary References Chapter 5. Cardiorespiratory Fitness Testing in Clients Diagnosed With Cancer Lee W. Jones, PhD, and Claudio Battaglini, PhD Administration of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Testing Exercise Testing Safety Summary References Chapter 6. Exercise Prescription and Programming Adaptations: Based on Surgery, Treatment, and Side Effects Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH Health Promotion and Risk of Disease Reduction Exercise Prescription Alterations to Address Individual Needs Benefits and Risks of Exercise and Exercise Training Exercise Prescription Individualization Acute and Chronic Adverse Effects of Treatment Setting Goals Sample Exercise Prescriptions Summary References Chapter 7. Nutrition and Weight Management Stephanie Martch, MS, RD, LD, and Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, PhD, RD Diet in Cancer Prevention, Control, and Overall Health Weight Status and Body Composition Weight and Height Assessment Energy Consumption and Cancer Diet Composition and Nutrition Status Complementary Alternative Medicine and Functional Foods Dietary Supplements Alcohol Summary References Chapter 8. Health Behavior Change Counseling Karen Basen-Engquist, PhD, MPH; Heidi Perkins, PhD; and Daniel C. Hughes, PhD Effect of Cancer on Readiness to Exercise Theory-Based Methods and Exercise Translating Theory Into Practice Summary References Chapter 9. Safety, Injury Prevention, and Emergency Procedures Anna L. Schwartz, PhD, FNP, FAAN Cancer-Specific Safety Considerations Emergency Procedures Documentation Summary References Chapter 10. Program Administration Carole M. Schneider, PhD Designing a Cancer Rehabilitation Program Cancer Rehabilitation Programs and Settings Program Description and Operations Policies and Procedures Legal Issues and Documentation Reimbursement Concerns Community-Based Support Summary References
Reviews
"Concise chapters cover descriptions of cancer to understanding how it doesn't need to be a limiting factor in exercise participation. The book does an excellent job of providing real-life examples and demonstrating how the recommendations can be implemented in everyday practice." --Doody's Book Review, 5-star review