Free cancer wellness and exercise program comes to Seymour

By Faith Macale

Jan 18, 2024

Support available: Cancer Council Victoria will be holding a free, eight-week, education, exercise, and wellness program for people affected by cancer in Seymour and its surrounding areas. Photo: AAP. Photo by AAP Photo

Cancer Council Victoria will provide a free eight-week education, exercise, and wellness program for people affected by cancer in Seymour and surrounding areas.

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The program will begin on Thursday, February 1, and will provide people who have completed their cancer treatment with one-hour group fitness sessions delivered by experienced exercise specialists, followed by a short education session each week.

According to Cancer Council Victoria, 364 people in Mitchell Shire are diagnosed with cancer each year.

Cancer Council Victoria’s Education and Training Program Coordinator Tracie Julian said the program provided invaluable support and information for people recovering from cancer treatment.

“We often speak with people affected by cancer who share how challenging it is to return to their lives after their treatment ends,” Ms Julian said.

“Finding a ‘new normal’ is physically and emotionally complex, so we’re looking forward to continuing to support individuals impacted by cancer through the process.”

She said research showed exercise rehabilitation programs help cancer survivors manage pain, reduce fatigue and improve their quality of life.

“This program provides people affected by cancer with the tools to deal with the changes in their lives at home and at work, as well as the confidence to exercise and increase their strength and fitness,” she said.

The program will be held at the Ambulatory Care Centre, Seymour Health, on Bretonneux St.

Participants will be assisted to increase their strength and fitness, improve their ability to do daily tasks, learn strategies for managing fatigue and connect with other patients and survivors.