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If you have been diagnosed with cancer at any point, exercise
can improve your life! Use Team
Survivor as a resource to try new exercise options, learn how to implement them safely and effectively, get the support
that you need to keep it up and have fun in the process! Some benefits of exercise include: - aid in the prevention of cancer
- Team Survivor Oregon Trail is a resource designed to educate women
in all stages of cancer treatment about the benefits of incorporating an exercise regime into their daily lives. Unfortunately,
treatment for cancer often causes a loss of lean body mass and a loss of bone density. The loss of lean body mass slows the
metabolism and often leads to weight gain. The decrease in bone density can lead to a higher risk of fracture which can cause
further health issues. Through an exercise routine that incorporates a combination of strength training, cardiovascular training
(dancing, walking, biking, swimming etc.), and stress reduction, women can combat these side effects and even reduce their
chance of a recurrence. Team survivor exercise programs give women the opportunity to experience quality exercise classes
with other cancer survivors. Our programs are intended to be appropriate for the beginner to the elite athlete, in every
stage of treatment for cancer. Many women have reported a greatly improved outlook on life after starting an exercise program.
Although this side effect may not be as scientifically measurable as an individual's lean body mass, it is a benefit of
exercise that is just as important. Studies have shown that women
cancer survivors especially, benefit from participating in supportive programs with other survivors. Team Survivor Oregon
Trail is here to offer you just that! We have posted this website before our programs have been fully developed to initiate conversation and encourage
women who were in the research program at OHSU to stay connected (see blog/chat page). Please check back often for we will
keep you updated on the progress of all of the proposed programs. Until
our exercise programs are fully developed and ready to bring into the community please visit our other resource pages! For specific articles on the benefits of exercise as it relates to cancer visit our News page For information about the National Affiliation of Team Survivor click here http/www.teamsurvivor.org
If you are interested in getting involved in as
an instructor, or participant, or general volunteer, please contact us using the information provided on the contact page.
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