Karmanos Cancer Institute shared a post on LinkedIn:
“In May 2021, Bob Costello went to the ER with intense lower back pain. While there, his bloodwork revealed something quite serious. He had myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a rare blood cancer.
Referred to Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit for a bone marrow transplant, he found support and hope thanks to his care team led by Andrew Kin, M.D., hematologist and medical oncologist, member of the Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplant, Hematology Oncology and Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Multidisciplinary Teams.
‘I’m always treated well when I come into Dresner Clinic. I just can’t say enough good things about Karmanos, Dresner and Dr. Kin,’ Costello raved.
Following his transplant and recovery, Dr. Kin let Costello return home to Charlevoix three months later. Although his transplant course was relatively uncomplicated, the initial activity restrictions and infectious precautions were a big adjustment for someone used to being an active skier and ski instructor.
In 2023, while checking his email, Costello saw an invitation to join the CAPABLE program available in his area. He was focused on maintaining a healthy lifestyle since his treatment and wasted no time signing up. He was part of the first cohort of cancer survivors who participated in the program in Petoskey.
Read more about Bob and the CAPABLE Program.”
Boris Pasche, President and CEO at Karmanos Cancer Institute, shared this post by adding:
“Physical activity is associated with improved outcomes in cancer survivors. Karmanos Cancer Institute’s CAPABLE program provides structured training over 12 weeks at multiple sites in Michigan.
Participants engage in supervised exercise sessions and learn how to integrate movement and strength-building routines into their daily lives.
Register here.”
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