ACSM_Cancer

The official Twitter of the Cancer Special Interest Group of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM); Advancing & disseminating #ExerciseOncology

[Dr Kathryn Schmitz @fitaftercancer]

Hey! Who knows @RobinRoberts well enough to get her attn? We are planning an ACSM event on @movingmedicine @ThisGirlCanUK and @EIMnews and want her to moderate, given her history with cancer AND being an athlete. Help us connect with her - this event will be AWESOME!

[American College of Sports Medicine @ACSMNews]

Join ACSM Prez @fitaftercancer at the #ACSMSummit in Chicago to understand why all fitness professionals should be prepared to work with cancer survivors. #exerciseoncology

TODAY is the last day to save $60 when you register! https://t.co/dlnk97mCaz

[Dr Kathryn Schmitz @fitaftercancer]

Join us in Chi-town! #ExerciseOncology @AcsmCancer @sunflowerwell

[Sarah Weller @_sarahweller]

Sarcopenia: A progressive degeneration of muscle mass & common #cancer & Tx side effect. This study finds older cancer pts with sarcopenia are more likely to die at 1-year https://t.co/2dtIL5mNmI
RESISTANCE TRAINING & nutrition are key to preserve muscle mass & function.

[ACSM Career Center @ACSMcareers]

New year, new career? If you're looking for your dream job, check out the ACSM Online Job Board! https://t.co/utlZjznnpO

[ACSM Career Center @ACSMcareers]

Students and researchers: Don't miss your chance to apply for ACSM research grants and awards! You can learn about the different programs here: https://t.co/zjXlRHGZzN

Many have application deadlines on 1/18/19!

[Cancer Exercise & Physiotherapy Lab @CEPL_UBC]

*Thread* Week 1 #ExOnc_JournalClub
"Participation in & adherence to physical exercise after completion of primary cancer treatment", Kampshoff et al (2016). https://t.co/szaofHbXPR
Picked by @_sarahweller 1/5

[Cancer Exercise & Physiotherapy Lab @CEPL_UBC]

The January #ExOnc_JournalClub is on exercise adherence and will be presented by @KLCampbellPHD & @_sarahweller. We will post one article per week to read and discuss and will provide some questions along the way.
#ExerciseOncology

[American College of Sports Medicine @ACSMNews]

The #ACSM19 Program Committee is working hard to finalize events and programming for this year’s meeting in Orlando!

Don’t miss it! Registration info: https://t.co/titcY1YcaT

[ACSM_Cancer @AcsmCancer]

Today, we are featuring an incredible project by @AcsmCancer member @KLCampbellPhD and her lab (@CEPL_UBC), the "Nutrition & Exercise During Cancer Treatment" (NExT) Program. Learn more about this exciting program here: https://t.co/IuR0Xk4py5 & here: https://t.co/jzNzaesztP

[American College of Sports Medicine @ACSMNews]

ACSM Prez @fitaftercancer talking about the importance of exercise for those undergoing treatment for cancer. #exerciseoncology

[ACSM_Cancer @AcsmCancer]

Application deadline: Monday, February 18, 2019!

[Karen Basen-Engquist, PhD @K_BasenEngquist]

Interested in a #postdoctoral fellowship in #CancerPrevention? Check out this opportunity at the nation's #1 Cancer Center! https://t.co/498gEajb9Q @MDAndersonNews

[Sarah Weller @_sarahweller]

Congratulations to all involved in #ExerciseOncology work. If 2018 is anything to go by, the future looks exciting! We have collectively driven our field forward at lightening speed this year, maintaining quality & collaboration. Here are some examples 👇 Please add to this list!

[Cindy Forbes @cindycforbes]

PhD scholarship opportunity with me at the University of Hull! Have a look and get in touch if interested! https://t.co/XWbziE1WjX #exercise #oncology #exerciseoncology #digital #health #ehealth #lifestyle #behaviourchange #qol #cancer

[Dr Kathryn Schmitz @fitaftercancer]

And we are working feverishly on the update!!!

[ACSM_Cancer @AcsmCancer]

For our very first #tbt feature, we have to look no further than our very own @ACSMNews President, @fitaftercancer! In 2010, Dr. Schmitz & colleagues published the seminal #ACSM Roundtable on Exercise Guidelines for Cancer
Survivors. Read it (again) here: https://t.co/vQwms4M0Da

[APTA Oncology @APTAOncology]

For those interested in the effects of exercise on those living with cancer, this is a great page to follow. The newly developed ACSM cancer SIG twitter page is a great resource for all working in #CancerRehab

[ACSM_Cancer @AcsmCancer]

ACSM CIG members, should you have any news, announcements, job postings, publications, suggestions, or other work that you would like featured here, please reach out to us by either DM this account or contact/DM @KTB_PhD.

[ACSM_Cancer @AcsmCancer]

Welcome to the official Twitter account of the American College of Sports Medicine's Cancer Special Interest Group! Here, we will work to inform, advance, & disseminate some of the great #ExerciseOncology work being done, while also bringing you the latest #ACSM news.

[ACSM_Cancer @AcsmCancer]

As part of our efforts, we will utilize this platform to feature the work of the members of the #ACSM cancer interest group. This will also be a great space in which to look for the latest #ExerciseOncology job postings & educational/fellowship opportunities. #WatchThisSpace