Exercise Oncology: The Cancer Therapy Hiding in Plain Sight

Exercise Oncology: The Cancer Therapy Hiding in Plain Sight

July 7, 2026 · 48 min · Season 6 · Episode 7

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This episode discusses the role of exercise as a vital component in cancer care with experts in Exercise Oncology.

What if one of the most powerful tools to help cancer patients wasn't another medication—but movement? In this episode of The Breast Cancer Podcast, Dr. Mark Cripe and I sit down with one of the world's leading pioneers in Exercise Oncology, Dr. Jay Harness, to discuss why exercise is becoming an essential part of cancer care. We explore: 💗 How exercise reduces cancer-related fatigue, anxiety, and depression 🏃‍♀️ The science behind Exercise Oncology 📊 The groundbreaking CHALLENGE Trial and wh...

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Host: Dr. Deepa Halaharvi

Guests: Dr. Mark Cripe, Dr. Jay Harness

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Organizations: CHALLENGE Trial

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