Professional Development

Exercise Oncology Research Update Podcast

This 1.5-hour podcast will explore the latest research in the exercise oncology area and provide an update on the evidence base regarding the role of exercise in counteracting treatment related side effects of cancer. Content will include the role of exercise in counteracting muscle atrophy, accelerated loss of bone mineral density, declines in functional ability, cancer related fatigue, psychological distress and sexual dysfunction with the focus on men with prostate cancer. Research involving advanced cancers and cancers with poor prognoses will also be touched on. The podcast also includes a discussion of translating the research into practice. This a recording of a webinar presented by Exercise and Sports Science Australia on Wednesday, 27 November 2013.

Presenter profile

Dr Prue Cormie is a Senior Research Fellow at the Exercise Medicine Research Institute in Perth, Western Australia. She currently holds a competitively funded research fellowship from the Cancer Council of Western Australia and is a previous recipient of the Exercise and Sports Science Australia Medal. Dr Cormie is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist whose research and clinical work focuses on the role of exercise in the management of cancer. She is an accomplished early career researcher with a track record including over 40 publications, 80 conference proceedings and $2.2 million in research grant funding. At the Exercise Medicine Research Institute Dr Cormie and the team conduct innovative research examining the efficacy of exercise in counteracting significant adverse treatment-related effects of cancer that is leading to changes in clinical oncology practice.

Cost (administered through Exercise and Sports Science Australia)

• ESSA Member $40
• Non-Member $65
• ESSA Student Member $25
• Student Non-Member $35

Continuing Education Recognition

1 Exercise and Sports Science Australia continuing education points upon successful completion of an assessment.

Registration

To enrol in this podcast, visit the Exercise and Sports Science Australia website. You will be provided all the information required to access this podcast within your registration confirmation email.