Moving Your Way Through Cancer with Dr. Kathryn Schmitz

Published: Nov. 2, 2021, 7 a.m.

b'The topic of cancer is one that has been addressed more than once before on Inquiring Minds, and today Indre visits it once again, this time looking at the impact that exercise can have on those undergoing cancer treatment. Joining her for this revelatory discussion is Dr. Kathryn Schmitz, whose many, many accomplishments include holding the position of Distinguished Professor of Public Health Sciences at Penn State\\u2019s College of Medicine and Penn State Cancer Institute, and as a past president of the American College of Sports Medicine. A tireless researcher and advocate in the field of exercise oncology, Dr. Schmitz has recently authored Moving Through Cancer: An Exercise and Strength-Training Program for the Fight of Your Life - Empowers Patients and Caregivers in 5 Steps. It is essentially a thoroughly science-based guide to how to strategically use exercise and strength training to help people fight cancer and recover from it, and Dr. Schmitz discusses it and so much more in today\\u2019s highly informative and thought provoking episode.\\n\\xa0\\nShow Links:\\nInquiring Minds Podcast Homepage\\nSupport the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds\\nSee https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.\\nMoving Through Cancer Homepage\\n\\xa0Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/inquiringminds'