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Cancer Well-fit
Program Overview. At The Lacks Cancer Center, we understand that recovery from cancer can be physically, emotionally and spiritually demanding. While rest is very important, taking an active role in your own recovery is essential to becoming whole again. Cancer Well-fit™ is an award-winning exercise program designed specifically for patients who are undergoing or have already undergone cancer treatment.
Cancer Well-fit is a fourteen week program, consisting of ten weeks of supervised exercise sessions and an additional four weeks of open membership. As a part of the program, patients are welcome to invite a supportive friend or family member to participate along with them.
Participants will sign up for structured one-hour classes, held twice weekly for the first ten weeks, at either the East Hills Athletic Club or the Michigan Athletic Club (MAC). Classes focus on progressive strength training and aerobic and flexibility exercises. Cancer Well-fit trainers are nationally-certified and work with individuals to design and implement a program specific to their needs and abilities.
Who is Eligible?
- Those who are currently in treatment for cancer or have completed treatment within the past 6 months
- Those willing and motivated to commit to twenty supervised sessions over ten weeks
- Those physically able to participate in the classes
- Family members or friends of qualified participants
The cost of Cancer Well-fit is $50 for patients of The Lacks Cancer Center (support partner included), or $150 for participants who are not patients at The Lacks Cacner Center (cupport partner included). In some instances, the patient's insurance company may pay for this service.
Ways to Participate
Patient only: The Cancer Well-fit™ participant attends the scheduled classes and also has full access to the club while in the program.
Patient with supporter: The Cancer Well-fit™ participant attends the scheduled classes, has full access to the club while in the program. Supporters are encouraged to come to the classes and participate with the patient as much as possible.
Both memberships will have the same beginning and end date for the fourteen-week period.
How to Register for Cancer Well-fit™
Simply call The Lacks Cancer Center at Saint Mary’s at 616.685.5222 to speak with someone who will guide you through the enrollment process.
If you have additional questions or would like to learn more about the program please call 616.685.5222.