cancer survivorship

is a 12-week small group program designed for adult cancer survivors who have recently become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment and/or disease. Our goal is to help patients build muscle mass and muscle strength, increase flexibility and endurance, and improve functional ability. Additional program goals include reducing the severity of therapy side effects, preventing unwanted weight changes, and improving energy levels and self-esteem. The program also helps participants develop their own physical fitness program so they can continue to practice a healthy lifestyle.

This 12-week program consists of 75-minute sessions that meet two times per week at the Ann Arbor YMCA. The program is free to participants.

Certified fitness instructors trained by Stanford University and the YMCA give individualized instruction to the participants. The instructors are trained in the elements of cancer, post rehab exercise, nutrition, and supportive cancer care.

Criteria For Participation

• Strong personal desire – participants (not their family members) need to enroll themselves in this program
• Personally commit to attending all classes
• Inform your physician that you plan to join the program
• Give permission for the YMCA exercise specialist to call your physician or person treating you when necessary
• Complete our screening forms and answer health questionnaire
• This class is recommended for patients who have recently finished their cancer treatment. Enrollment in the program will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

Class size is limited, and advance registration is required. For more information, please contact Mary Beth Sheehan at 734-661-8036 or livestrong@annarborymca.org