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Program:
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UW WELL-FIT Cancer Exercise Program
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Crisis:
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519-888-4911 or ext 84911
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After Hours:
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Good2Talk: 1-866-925-5454
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Address:
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c/o University of Waterloo - UW Fitness
Lyle Hallman Institute
200 University Ave W
Waterloo, ON
N2L 6E6
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Intersection:
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University Ave W and Seagram Dr
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Accessibility Notes:
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Accessible washroom, changeroom and exercise facility * doors to gym not automatic
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Hours:
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| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
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Service Description:
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Develops individualized exercise programs aimed at improving cardiovascular function, muscular strength and endurance as well as range of motion that may have been lost as a result of cancer treatment
The program provides safe, private, small group, one hour exercise sessions twice a week over the 12 week period * appropriate for everyone regardless of fitness level or diagnosis, tailoring each program to the individual's specific health needs
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Application:
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Ask your oncologist or oncology nurse for a referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People currently undergoing or recently recovering from chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal therapy treatments, or who recently had surgery as their only form of treatment
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Area Served:
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Waterloo Region and area
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