Welcome to the latest episode of Supportive Care Matters. Join Medical Oncologist Professor Bogda Koczwara AM and Dr. David Mizrahi, Exercise Physiologist and Research Fellow at the Daffodil Center, University of Sydney.
Learn how precisely prescribed exercise can transform not just the physical health but also the clinical outcomes for cancer patients. We break down the distinctions between exercise and physical activity, showing how each contributes uniquely to improved mood, heart health, muscle strength and metabolic health.
Dr. Mizrahi shares ground-breaking insights on how integrating exercise into cancer treatment regimes can not only enhance survival rates and reduce chronic disease risks but also alleviate the financial burdens on healthcare systems.
Discover innovative methods to incorporate physical activity into cancer treatments, such as the use of mini bikes during chemotherapy at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. We discuss exciting, play-based exercise initiatives for children undergoing cancer treatment and the importance of healthcare providers setting a proactive example.
By the end of this episode, you’ll come away inspired by practical strategies and real-world examples, reaffirming that every bit of movement counts on the journey to better health for cancer patients.
Host:
Bogda Koczwara AM
Professor Bogda Koczwara AM
Professor Bogda Koczwara AM is a medical oncologist and a senior staff specialist at the Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer in Adelaide, Australia.
Professor Koczwara completed her oncology training at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York, USA, and received a Master in Bioethics degree from Monash University, Australia.
Her clinical interests revolve around management of breast cancer, cancer survivorship, psycho-oncology and supportive care as well as health services development, integration with primary care and cancer education for health care professionals.
Connect with Bogda on Twitter: @bogda_koczwara
Guest:
Dr David Mizrahi
Dr David Mizrahi is a Research Fellow at The Daffodil Centre at The University of Sydney. His research area focuses on exercise during and after cancer treatment, among adults and children. David is a Fulbright Fellowship holder, which he investigated exercise in children’s cancer in Memphis. Following on from this work, David was awarded a Fellowship from The Kids Cancer Project to develop and deliver exercise programs to children during treatment. David is Chair of the Exercise and Cancer Committee for Clinical Oncology Society of Australia. David’s motivation as a researcher is to strive towards improving access to exercise in cancer care to improve the health and wellbeing of all patients. His contribution to the exercise-oncology field saw him awarded as Accredited Exercise Physiologist of the year by Exercise & Sports Science Australia.
Connect with David on Twitter: @davemiz_EP and LinkedIn
