5. Can Exercise Fight Cancer? | Kathryn Schmitz, PhD

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Today's guest is one of the top researchers in the world in a beautiful field of medicine called Exercise Oncology. Kathryn Schmitz, PhD joins Jollie for a powerful discussion on exercise's incredible benefits across the cancer continuum.

Jollie shares his gripping personal story of how a triathlon likely saved his life by catching leukemia early. Dr. Schmitz then dives into her journey building this emerging field, breaking down the compelling evidence from observational studies, animal models, and human trials.

Learn startling statistics like exercise reducing cancer risk by 10-15%, cancer mortality by 30-50% for breast/colon/prostate cancers, and studies showing exercise plus healthy eating decreasing breast cancer recurrence and death.

Dr. Schmitz provides exercise recommendations from prevention to treatment to survivorship. She discusses inspiring examples of "prehabilitation" helping patients better withstand treatments.

Most importantly, Dr. Schmitz issues a passionate call for making exercise referrals and programs standard of care, leading efforts to improve equity and access to these lifesaving services.

Whether you're a survivor, caregiver, or provider, this engaging episode will inspire you about exercise's power against cancer.
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