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

Joined November 2018
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ACSM_Cancer retweeted
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!
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ACSM_Cancer retweeted
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! acsmsummit.org/registration/
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ACSM_Cancer retweeted
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! acsmsummit.org/registration/
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ACSM_Cancer retweeted
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 academic.oup.com/ageing/adva… RESISTANCE TRAINING & nutrition are key to preserve muscle mass & function.
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ACSM_Cancer retweeted
New year, new career? If you're looking for your dream job, check out the ACSM Online Job Board! ow.ly/66Po30n6EVU
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ACSM_Cancer retweeted
Students and researchers: Don't miss your chance to apply for ACSM research grants and awards! You can learn about the different programs here: acsm.org/acsm-membership/sup… Many have application deadlines on 1/18/19!

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ACSM_Cancer retweeted
*Thread* Week 1 #ExOnc_JournalClub "Participation in & adherence to physical exercise after completion of primary cancer treatment", Kampshoff et al (2016). ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/art… Picked by @_sarahweller 1/5
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ACSM_Cancer retweeted
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
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ACSM_Cancer retweeted
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: acsmannualmeeting.org/attend…
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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: nextprogram.ca/ & here: vimeo.com/302755815
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ACSM_Cancer retweeted
ACSM Prez @fitaftercancer talking about the importance of exercise for those undergoing treatment for cancer. #exerciseoncology
What are the benefits of exercise during #Cancer treatment? A 23–second answer from Dr. Kathryn Schmitz, Associate Director, Population Science. #BreastCancer
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Application deadline: Monday, February 18, 2019!
Interested in a #postdoctoral fellowship in #CancerPrevention? Check out this opportunity at the nation's #1 Cancer Center! bit.ly/2PzNULX @MDAndersonNews
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ACSM_Cancer retweeted
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!
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ACSM_Cancer retweeted
PhD scholarship opportunity with me at the University of Hull! Have a look and get in touch if interested! bit.ly/2GTTOrZ #exercise #oncology #exerciseoncology #digital #health #ehealth #lifestyle #behaviourchange #qol #cancer

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ACSM_Cancer retweeted
And we are working feverishly on the update!!!
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: journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/F…
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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: journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/F…
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ACSM_Cancer retweeted
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
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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