Center for Cancer Care

The Cancer Lifestyle Program is designed for those who are going through or have completed chemo or radiation therapy. The Mercy H.E.A.R.T. Center is a safe, clean place for exercise.

When you take part in the Cancer Lifestyle Program you will meet many people who can help you. These include: an exercise specialist, dietician, and nurses. They will be able to answer your questions about diet and exercise. Spiritual support is available for those who are interested.

Goals of the Cancer Lifestyle Program:

To prevent or decrease muscle weakness
To maintain or increase muscle strength
To maintain or increase appetite
To decrease nausea
To maintain or increase ability to take part in self-care and daily activities

The benefits of an exercise program for cancer patients are:

Decrease in depression
Better sleep and reduced stress
Better movement of arms and legs
Maintain muscle tone and strength
Decrease tiredness and nausea
Strengthens the heart and lungs
Improves ability to fight off illness
Feel better about yourself
Helps appetite

Program Guidelines

Who can participate?
Anyone who is currently being treated for cancer or has completed treatment within the past year.

What is needed to participate?

An order from your doctor, this must include any limitations or restrictions
An exercise enrollment form must be filled out
You need to be able to do two exercise sessions per week for 12 weeks
The classes will teach aerobic conditioning, strength training and flexibility exercises
These classes will be fit to meet each persons level of conditioning

Cost of the Program

The cost of the program is $5.50 per rehab session which is billed to the patient.

Insurance may cover the program cost. Each patient will need to check with their insurer about reimbursement.

For more information about this program call Lisa Sitler at (231) 672-3648.

MHP Health Pavilion • 1150 E. Sherman Boulevard Suite 2200 • Muskegon, MI 49444
phone: (231) 672-3469 • fax: (231) 737-4548