Health and wellbeing

Exercise and metastatic cancer: a practical approach
Amy Dennett; Counterpart (AUS, 2020)
Physiotherapist Dr Amy Dennett discusses starting to exercise in a safe way after a diagnosis or advanced cancer. She explains the importance of knowing your limits, getting good advice about what is appropriate for you to do, and what you shouldn't be doing. Hosted by Wendy Pullan. Recorded at Women's Health Victoria on 12 February 2020.
(webinar)

Exercise
Cancer Council Victoria (AUS)
This page explains why exercise is important during and following cancer treatment.  It explains the physical effects that might affect your ability to exercise and includes a list of questions you might ask your doctor before beginning a program.
Buttons at the bottom of the page link to the booklet, ‘Exercise for people living with cancer’ listed below.
 (web)

Exercise for people living with cancer
Cancer Council Australia (AUS, 2019)
Clearly-written explanation of the importance of exercise during and after cancer treatment. Provides tips on exercise preparation, examples of exercises, and where to go for more information and support. Note that you should always speak to your doctor before commencing an exercise program to be sure you choose exercises that are safe for your situation.
  (52-page booklet in PDF or hard copy)

Why wait for wellness: Exercise physiologist
Cancer Survival Guide (AUS, 2020)
In episode 2 of this podcast, Accredited Exercise Physiologist Tracey Duggan explains how exercise can help counteract many negative side effects of cancer and its treatment.
(podcast)

A new contender in the fight against cancer
Prue Cormie (AUS, 2016)
Video of Exercise Physiologist Prue Cormie’s TEDxPerth presentation on her research into the use of prescribed exercise to help regular treatments kill cancer and manage side effects. Not specific to gynaecological cancer. Note that you should always speak to your doctor before commencing an exercise program to be sure you choose exercises that are safe for your situation.
 (YouTube video – 12 mins 20 secs)

Exercise and cancer
Genia Barmakov and Issy Lees-Trinca (AUS, 2015)
This ebook discusses the benefits of exercise during all stages of cancer treatment. It discusses the types of exercise that might be suitable, who to speak to for advice before beginning a program. Note that you should always speak to your doctor before commencing an exercise program to be sure you choose exercises that are safe for your situation.
  (ebook – PDF)

Counterpart exercise programs
Counterpart
Counterpart runs free gentle exercise programs specifically for women who have experienced breast or gynaecological cancer. Stepping Into Wellness is a six-week program held in a range of outer Melbourne locations. Feel Good is an ongoing, fortnightly program held in a Melbourne CBD gym.
 (program)

Why wait for wellness: Dietitian
Cancer Survival Guide (AUS, 2020)
In episode 1 of this podcast, Dietitian Amy Smith discusses the role of diet in helping you thrive during cancer treatment and beyond.
(podcast)

Dietary choices after cancer
Dr Maree Brinkman & Counterpart (AUS, 2017)
Dr Maree Brinkman gave this presentation at Counterpart in 2017. She discusses the evidence relating to diet and cancer, the role of supplements, foods to avoid, dietary myths and misinformation, and how a dietitian can help.
 (webinar)

Sleeping soundly
Justine Diggens/Counterpart (AUS, 2019)
Psychologist Justine Diggens gave this presentation in Melbourne in June 2019. She explains practical strategies to help you get a good night’s sleep.
 (webinar)

Nutrition
Cancer Council Victoria (AUS, 2016)
Brief web page with advice on healthy eating. Buttons at the top of the page link to the booklet, ‘Nutrition and cancer’ described below, as well as the Healthy Living After Cancer program.
 (web)

Nutrition and cancer
Cancer Council Australia (AUS, 2016)
This booklet explains nutrition, and provides advice on managing side effects that affect eating, and nutrition concerns. Includes ideas for recipes and snacks, as well as where to go for more information and support.
  (68-page booklet – PDF or hard copy)