Michelle Kirschner: Sami Mansfield will speak about Exercise Oncology for the Cancer Survivorship Provider Network
Michelle Kirschner recently shared a post by Sami Mansfield, Founder of Cancer Wellness for Life, on LinkedIn, adding:
“Looking forward to hearing Sami Mansfield speaking about Exercise Oncology for the Cancer Survivorship Provider Network.
Sami is a national expert in this field and has helped author the ASCO Guidelines on Exercise, Nutrition, and Weight Management during active treatment and the Exercise Recommendation for People With Bone Metastases: Expert Consensus for Health Care Providers and Exercise Professionals.
Learn how to make exercise an integral part of cancer care and survivorship. It’s more than just recommendations, it’s about every member of the clinical care team playing a vital role.
Gain insights on utilizing simple, validated assessments to identify patients needing supervised exercise. Explore the potential of leveraging artificial intelligence to educate, promote, and engage patients, simplifying the delivery process.
Key Highlights:
- Unveiling barriers to meeting exercise recommendations in cancer care.
- Empowering every member of the clinical care team to advocate for exercise.
- Integrating simple, validated assessments into patient care workflows.
- Harnessing artificial intelligence for streamlined education and engagement.
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Quoting Sami Mansfield’s post:
“Want to learn more about the latest updates in exercise oncology, including a highlight of the recommendations and some of the less discussed populations such as BMT and CAR-T, metastatic cancer, leukemia, and pancreatic cancer?
What’s the role of exercise oncology for patients on immunotherapy?
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Where does exercise, especially related to skeletal muscle quality, contribute to improving both lifespan and health span, most often referred to as quality of life?
This event is not about what is, but more about the whys and hows of this field, and, most importantly, how you can use it in your patient care role today!”
Sources: Michelle Kirschner/LinkedIn and Sami Mansfield/LinkedIn
Michelle Kirschner is the Clinical Coordinator for Cancer Survivorship at the UC Health Barrett Cancer Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. She specializes in cancer rehabilitation and is developing cardio-oncology programs and advanced cognitive assessments. Kirschner also speaks to healthcare practitioners and cancer support communities on survivorship care plans and fatigue treatment.
Sami Mansfield, an oncology exercise specialist since 2003, serves as the wellness and oncology expert for the University of Kansas Cancer Center. She dedicates a significant portion of her time to coaching cancer survivors. Additionally, she has participated in the Tour de Pink twice and has been a speaker at national conferences four times. In her personal life, she is a wife, mother, and crossfitter.